News for '-legislative-council'

Pune blast accused identified: Maha govt

Pune blast accused identified: Maha govt

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

"The police department has zeroed in on the Pune blast accused. We have identified them and will soon reveal more information about the case," Home Minister R R Patil told the Legislative Council.

Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Nitish dodges questions on 'NDA face in Bihar'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

"All your queries would be answered at an appropriate time," he told journalists.

'Action on ATS chief if he named Hindu groups'

'Action on ATS chief if he named Hindu groups'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The Maharashtra government on Monday said action would be taken against ATS chief K P Raghuvanshi if he had indicated involvement of Hindu organisations in the Pune German Bakery blast.

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Maha expansion: Vikhe Patil sworn-in as minister

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Vikhe Patil, who was leader of opposition in the state assembly, resigned from the Congress recently.

Will quit if I can't stop illegal mining: K'tka CM

Will quit if I can't stop illegal mining: K'tka CM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Claiming that over three crore tons of iron ore worth over Rs 12,000 crore was illegally shifted out of the country since 2003, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said on Monday that he will quit if he failed to put an end to plundering of the natural resources in the state.

Vikas Dubey encounter breathes new life into Opposition in UP

Vikas Dubey encounter breathes new life into Opposition in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

cution' of the Brahmins in the regime of Adityanath, a Rajput, accused of pandering to his caste's interests. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Maharashtra mulls law on jobs for locals

Maharashtra mulls law on jobs for locals

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

The Maharashtra government is considering converting an ordinance on giving priority to locals in jobs into an Act, the state Legislative Council was informed on Friday.

'What's wrong with Uddhav meeting the PM?'

'What's wrong with Uddhav meeting the PM?'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Congress-NCP-Sena leaders discount reading too much into the meeting between the Maharashtra CM and prime minister.

Congress-NCP wins 7 Maharashtra council seats

Congress-NCP wins 7 Maharashtra council seats

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The ruling Congress-Nationalist Congess Party alliance in Maharashtra received a major boost today, as six of its candidates and a Congress-supported independent were elected to the state legislative council of the 10 seats at stake.

Shah Rukh should not interfere in politics: Sena

Shah Rukh should not interfere in politics: Sena

Rediff.com31 Jan 2010

Intensifying its protests against Shah Rukh Khan for speaking in favour of Pakistani cricket players, Shiv Sena activists on Sunday held a demonstration outside the actor's residence Mannat in suburban Bandra. "Shah Rukh should go to Pakistan if he wants to speak in favour of Pakistani players," said Shiv Sena leader and Member of Legislative Council Anil Parab, who led the protest. Sainiks displayed a travel ticket from Mumbai to Pakistan.

Image: Naidu, Chiranjeevi pay tribute to YSR

Image: Naidu, Chiranjeevi pay tribute to YSR

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Chief Minister K Rosaiah, Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu and Praja Rajyam chief Chiranjeevi were among the top leaders who paid homage to late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Friday night. Speaking on the occasion, Rosaiah said, "Reddy had a unique personality. He always kept his word and his leadership qualities made people admire him. No surprise that he never lost an election in his long political career since 1978."

Maya will not face electorate this time too

Maya will not face electorate this time too

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Bahujan Samaj Party president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati will seek re-entry into the state's Upper House of Legislature.

AP: Politics over Telangana heats up further

AP: Politics over Telangana heats up further

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

As the relay hunger strike by the legislators from the Telangana region continued on third day on Monday, demanding the Centre to start the process of formation of separate state, the legislators from Andhra and Rayalseema regions were becoming active once again to bring counter pressure on the Central government.

Now RLD too announces it will go solo in UP bypolls

Now RLD too announces it will go solo in UP bypolls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Party chief Chaudhary Ajit Singh and Jayant Chaudhary will decide on the number of seats the party will contest and the matter may be discussed during a meeting in the next few days

No leakage of 26/11 report, says Maharashtra CM

No leakage of 26/11 report, says Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

"The copy given to me by the Opposition has no relation with the four copies we have. No photo copy of the original report went out," Chavan informed the Legislative Council, replying to the issue raised by the Opposition leaders.

Knives out in RJD: MLA seeks Tejashwi's resignation

Knives out in RJD: MLA seeks Tejashwi's resignation

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Else, warns rebel party MLA, the RJD will split.

Lalu aides in jail to 'serve' him? RJD denies charge

Lalu aides in jail to 'serve' him? RJD denies charge

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Mahto and Yadav, who were reportedly charged with minor offences, were claimed to be serving Lalu as helper and cook.

Maha secretly disposed bodies of 26/11 terrorists

Maha secretly disposed bodies of 26/11 terrorists

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

In a demonstration of its ability to maintain secrecy, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil revealed that the bodies of nine of the ten terrorists who attacked Mumbai on November 26, 2008 have been disposed in a clandestine manner early in January 2010.

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

One of the dropped ministers, Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy, resigned from his assembly membership.

Bihar minister caught on camera asking crowds to hit PM photo with shoes

Bihar minister caught on camera asking crowds to hit PM photo with shoes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In the video, Abdul Jalil Mastan, who is the state excise and prohibition minister, was heard telling the crowd that it was the PM who had said that if he failed to end people's woes within 50 days of demonetisation, he was prepared to face any punishment.

3 tests will decide if Opposition's ready for UP polls

3 tests will decide if Opposition's ready for UP polls

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

This year promises to offer ample opportunities on the electoral turf to the SP, BSP and Congress to get their act together and play the "semi-final" of sorts before the "final match" two years later, reports Virendra Singh Rawat

Why did Pakistan change Gilgit Baltistan's status?

Why did Pakistan change Gilgit Baltistan's status?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Pakistan perceives that if it had declared Gilgit-Baltistan, PoK or both, which are only a part of the territories of J&K, as legitimate provinces of Pakistan it would weaken its case for the entire J&K and lead to legal complications, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

YSR's brother goes on fast for united Andhra

YSR's brother goes on fast for united Andhra

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Late Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's brother and Member of Legislative Council Y S Vivekananda Reddy on Tuesday began an indefinite hunger strike in Hyderabad in support of a united state.

Will expose conspiracy against me, says scam-tainted Pankaja

Will expose conspiracy against me, says scam-tainted Pankaja

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

She came under the cloud of allegation of clearing contract worth Rs 206 crore for purchase of a host of items under the Integrated Child Development Scheme.

K'tka sacks forensic scientist over forged papers

K'tka sacks forensic scientist over forged papers

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

The Karnataka state government on Wednesday dimissed from service, Dr Malini, assistant director of the Forensic Sciences Laboratory who had conducted over a 100 narco analysis tests on persons in various sensational cases.

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Adityanath set to be 1st UP CM from BJP to finish 3 yrs in office

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

He is the fourth chief minister from the saffron party to head the northern state. Before Adityanath, Kalyan Singh, Ram Prakash Gupta and Rajnath Singh of the BJP had served as Uttar Pradesh chief ministers.

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Maha minister takes selfie videos during flood survey

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

In one of the clips, an unknown person accompanying Mahajan is seen taking selfie video as they rode through water in parts of Kolhapur in western Maharashtra.

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Formation of Ladakh as UT evokes mixed reaction

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Kargil observed it as a 'black day' and leaders in Leh seeing it as an opportunity for development.

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

From opposing the NPR and NRC to demanding special status for Bihar to staying out of the Union Cabinet on principle to showing the BJP who was boss in Bihar, Nitish Kumar has wasted no opportunity at cocking a snook at the BJP leadership. But how long can he continue, asks Gopal Krishna.

Maharashtra plans noise arresters on roads

Maharashtra plans noise arresters on roads

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

The Maharashtra government on Friday announced that proposed flyovers and roads in Mumbai would have noise arresters to curb sound pollution.

'You may be a superstar, but can't enter Alibaug without my permission'

'You may be a superstar, but can't enter Alibaug without my permission'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

A Maharashtra MLC lost his cool and heckled Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for allegedly delaying his departure to the coastal town of Alibaug in neighbouring Raigad district.

Ex-Army chief Gen Singh fails to appear before JK Council

Ex-Army chief Gen Singh fails to appear before JK Council

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Former Army Chief V K Singh on Wednesday failed to appear before the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council for a second time in connection with the privilege motion against him even as the Assembly rejected his plea for quashing it.

IB warns of attacks in Bengaluru

IB warns of attacks in Bengaluru

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Intelligence agencies have warned the Karnataka government of a major terror strike in Bangalore.

Sex education in Maharashtra will have to wait

Sex education in Maharashtra will have to wait

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The Maharashtra government's proposed move to introduce sex education in higher classes of some schools has run into trouble with Speaker Babasaheb Kupekar on Wednesday staying the implementation of the decision following strong protests from several quarters.

Another journalist abused, threatened in Bihar

Another journalist abused, threatened in Bihar

Rediff.com20 May 2016

According to Singh, four youths entered in his office and wanted to know that who had written the news about man arrested for intimidating voters during Panchayat elections a few days ago.

Mumbai malls to pay Rs 1.52-cr stamp duty

Mumbai malls to pay Rs 1.52-cr stamp duty

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The Maharashtra government expects to collect a revenue of Rs 1.52 crore (Rs 15.2 million) from four major malls inthe city which failed to submit stamp duty papers on time.

Anti-bifurcation farmer jumps from building, attempts suicide

Anti-bifurcation farmer jumps from building, attempts suicide

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

A farmer attempted to commit suicide in Kadapa on Wednesday by jumping from a two-storyed building opposing creation of Telangana out of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Sushil Modi to continue as Bihar Dy CM

Sushil Modi to continue as Bihar Dy CM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

"It has been decided that there shall be no change in the leadership and Sushil Kumar Modi, Deputy Chief Minister will continue as leader of the legislature party," party spokesperson Ravi Shanker Prasad told PTI shortly after Modi won the 'head count' of legislators. BJP leadership had decided to go for a 'secret ballot' to assess the view of legislators as a way out to address the demand by some of them that Modi should be removed from the two posts.

I am a victim of political conspiracy: Venkatesh

I am a victim of political conspiracy: Venkatesh

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sacked National Commission for Women member Nirmala Venkatesh on Monday defended her controversial report on the Mangalore pub attack, saying she had the power to take suo motu action being a member of the commission.

AP assembly's last session ends on a stormy note

AP assembly's last session ends on a stormy note

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

The end of the last session of the 12th Andhra Pradesh legislative assembly on Thursday was as stormy as most of its tenure. Almost the entire opposition stormed the well of the House to disrupt the last statement of the Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on the issue of separate Telangana state.