News for '-mukhtar'

Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Terrorist involved in civilian killings among 5 gunned down in Shopian

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

A police spokesperson said two of the four recent cases of target killings in Srinagar and Bandipora have been solved with the elimination of the terrorists involved in these incidents.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Akhilesh Yadav's one-man show fails to 'send Yogi back' to Gorakhpur

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Yadav fought hard, but his party was well behind the BJP.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Ranji: Siddarth's haul helps Gujarat nab first win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Himachal Pradesh, who were bowled out for 130 in their first innings, were 79 for one at stumps on day three needing another 393 runs for an improbable win.

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

BJP's RS tally likely to remain below 100 after polls on June 10

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Elections will be held on June 10 to fill 57 Rajya Sabha seats from 15 states falling vacant due to the retirement of members on different dates between June and August, the Election Commission said on Thursday.

120 kg of heroin worth Rs 600 cr seized in Gujarat, 3 held

120 kg of heroin worth Rs 600 cr seized in Gujarat, 3 held

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Earlier, in September, authorities seized around 3,000 kg of the drug at the Mundra port in Gujarat's Kutch district.

Is Waqf Act unconstitutional, Delhi HC asks Centre following PIL

Is Waqf Act unconstitutional, Delhi HC asks Centre following PIL

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought the stand of the central government and Central Waqf Council on a PIL seeking to declare that the Waqf Act is in violation of the Constitution and that private properties of citizens can only be governed by a Uniform Civil Code.

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A day after India opened up vaccination for those over 60 years and within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with specified co-morbidities, more politicians took the vaccine jabs on Tuesday, including Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who, along with his wife, took the first dose of indigenously developed Covaxin at the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute.

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

'Rajubhai always helped the poor'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'The moment he got to know that any comedian was struggling or had not paid rent for months, he would immediately help because he himself had struggled.'

Bengal: 2 killed in bomb attack, TMC says its supporters

Bengal: 2 killed in bomb attack, TMC says its supporters

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The TMC claimed that the victims were supporters of the party and were targeted by miscreants hired by the Bharatiya Janata Party, a charge denied by the saffron party.

Caption this: What's Tharoor telling Naqvi?

Caption this: What's Tharoor telling Naqvi?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was in conversation with Congress's Shashi Tharoor over something they saw on Naqvi's phone.

Dr Manmohan Singh in AIIMS with weakness after fever

Dr Manmohan Singh in AIIMS with weakness after fever

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here Wednesday evening after he complained of weakness following a fever, sources said.

Varun, Maneka out of BJP star campaigners list in UP

Varun, Maneka out of BJP star campaigners list in UP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The duo has been victorious multiple times from Sultanpur and Pilibhit. In the recent rejig of the BJP national executive committee, the two were also dropped from that list.

J-K terrorists' weapon of mass connection: Civilian mobile hotspot

J-K terrorists' weapon of mass connection: Civilian mobile hotspot

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The phone could be in your hand but another person, possibly a militant or a sympathiser, could be using its 'hotspot' facility, say police officials, red-flagging the latest modus operandi of terrorists in Kashmir and warning unsuspecting civilians about the trouble they could land in.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

As people queued up across these states to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Mumbai, Punjab, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Bengal advance to QFs

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Hazare Trophy: Sarfaraz slams ton as Mumbai qualify for knockouts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Wednesday

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

EU special representative for human rights Eamon Gilmore said on Friday that in his meetings with the Indian government he has discussed issues such as the use of sedition and anti-terrorism laws, condition of minorities, communal violence and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute settled in 6 sites, 6 to go: Sangma

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute settled in 6 sites, 6 to go: Sangma

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to resolve their boundary disputes in six locations and are ready to find solutions to six other such areas soon, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday.

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

34 Muslims elected to UP assembly, 10 more than last time

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

They were all fielded by the Samajwadi Party and its alliance partners.

Owaisi to begin 3-day UP visit from Ayodhya on Sep 7

Owaisi to begin 3-day UP visit from Ayodhya on Sep 7

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections drawing close, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi will begin a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh from Ayodhya starting September 7, his party said on Friday.

Most UP 'bahubalis' lose their political muscle

Most UP 'bahubalis' lose their political muscle

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

While a few 'bahubalis' managed wins in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a majority of them were rejected by the voters. According to the results, many alleged dons-turned-politicians failed to make it to the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

80 flights deployed to evacuate Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

These flights belong to the fleet of Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Spice Jet, Vistara, Go Air, and also planes from Air Force.

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Voting begins for final phase of UP polls

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

613 candidates are in the fray on 54 seats, including those falling in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary segment Varanasi.

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Ranji: Dhapola's fiery spell puts U'khand in command

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Dhapola's feat did not miss the attention of the BCCI secretary Jay Shah who termed it as one of the finest bowling performances of the tournament.

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The judge remarked that the allegations were disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation.

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Ranji: MP record resounding win over Jammu

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

For MP, Saransh Jain, Kumar Kartikeya and Anubhav Agarwal also took two wickets apiece. MP got seven points from the win. The outright-winning team gets six points while a victory of an innings or 10-wickets fetches seven points.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Over 56% turnout in last phase of UP assembly elections

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Over 56 per cent turnout was recorded on Monday in 54 assembly seats, including in Varanasi, in the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh polls, marking the end of the voting process spread over two months in the crucial state.

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

UP polls: Final phase of voting on Monday, 613 candidates in fray

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Voting for the seventh and final phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections covering 54 seats, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi, will be held on Monday to decide the phase of 613 candidates.

'PM should resist bureaucratic influence'

'PM should resist bureaucratic influence'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'It seems the action against Nupur was because the vice president was in Qatar and officials in his secretariat did not want any embarrassment.'

Yogi directs officers to not use bulldozer against properties of poor

Yogi directs officers to not use bulldozer against properties of poor

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Adityanath has of late earned the nickname "bulldozer baba", which helped the party create a narrative of tough administration in the state polls.

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Tuesday.

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

How nation greeted NaMo on his 71st birthday

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Birthday greetings poured in for him from all quarters, with his supporters and Bharatiya Janata Party workers offering prayers for him and organising events to mark the occasion.

India heaven for Muslims: Govt after OIC criticism

India heaven for Muslims: Govt after OIC criticism

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The OIC urged India to stop the incidents of "Islamophobia" in the country.

Lt-Gen Asim Munir to become new ISI chief: Report

Lt-Gen Asim Munir to become new ISI chief: Report

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Usually, the army chief sends three names for the coveted slot and the prime minister has the authority to pick any one of them, the report added.

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

EC acts over EVM complaints, 3 UP officials removed from poll duty

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The nodal officer for EVMs in Varanasi, a returning officer (RO) in Sonbhadra district and an additional election officer in Bareilly district have been pulled out from election duties, a day ahead of the counting of votes in UP.

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

No legislative business likely in RS during budget session's first half

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government told an all-party meeting Monday that it does not intend to bring any legislative business in Rajya Sabha during the first part of the Budget Session which is till February 11, sources said.