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After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

In his post, Tewari wrote in Hindi in Roman script about how Modi "befooled" people.

Have no role in chopper deal: Fmr NSA Narayanan

Have no role in chopper deal: Fmr NSA Narayanan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Former National Security Advisor M K Narayanan on Wednesday said that he played no role in the controversial Rs 3,600 crore VVIP AgustaWestland chopper deal.

Ayodhya dispute: SC asks Allahabad HC to nominate 2 observers

Ayodhya dispute: SC asks Allahabad HC to nominate 2 observers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Chief Justice of the Allahabad high court to nominate two additional district judges within ten days as observers to deal with the upkeep and maintenance of the disputed Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya.

A long legal battle awaits Chidambarams

A long legal battle awaits Chidambarams

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

The father-son duo are in the radar of the probe agencies in another case concerning the Aircel-Maxis deal.

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Congress hits Swamy obstacle in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

'This man has aged, but does not know the difference between words spoken on the streets from those of spoken in Parliament.' 'He does not allow his hair to turn gray, so he hasn't learned or matured.' Rashme Sehgal reports on how Subramanian Swamy has riled the Congress yet again.

Vested interests jeopardising AirAsia: Tata Sons

Vested interests jeopardising AirAsia: Tata Sons

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Swamy had written to the Election Commission, the DGCA and the Civil Aviation Ministry not to grant a license to the carrier.

'Supreme Court ruling strengthens the values of secularism'

'Supreme Court ruling strengthens the values of secularism'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'Unfortunately, the judges chose not to address the issue of whether Hindutva is an appeal to religion.' 'From the moment the judgment is delivered, it is the law of the land.'

Ishrat case: Former home secy counters Chidambaram's claims

Ishrat case: Former home secy counters Chidambaram's claims

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Pillai said that it was surprising to see that the minister, who is competent to revise the affidavit, was taking cover behind the home secretary.

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

DGCA set to issue AirAsia operator permit this week

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

AirAsia is facing a legal challenge from Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy, whose petition comes up for hearing at the Delhi HIgh Court on Wednesday.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

The BJP's North India problem

The BJP's North India problem

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

UP and Bihar contributed 105 seats to the BJP's tally in 2014. It has now lost 8 Lok Sabha by-polls in the last four years, including three successive losses in UP and two seats in Rajasthan.

Bhopal jail break/encounter: MP CM orders judicial probe

Bhopal jail break/encounter: MP CM orders judicial probe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Retired high court judge Justice Pandey will probe all aspects related to how SIMI activists escaped from the high security jail and the encounter that took place after that

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Somesh Jha describes the mood at Patiala House courtroom and outside on Thursday during the 2G spectrum case verdict.

'BJP has started a very dangerous game; it will pay a costly price'

'BJP has started a very dangerous game; it will pay a costly price'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

'BJP has started a very dangerous game of political vendetta. It will pay a costly price. There is deep desire on the part of the BJP to take political advantage of certain legal issues.' Congressmen react to party chief Sonia Gandhi and Rahul being taken to the court in the National Herald case.

Congress, BJP spar over National Herald issue

Congress, BJP spar over National Herald issue

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

While the Congress alleged that the Modi government was indulging in political vendetta, the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that it is a legal matter.

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Herald case: Rahul, Sonia to appear in court on December 19

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul Gandhi and others were on Tuesday directed to appear in person on December 19 by a Delhi court which allowed their plea seeking exemption from personal appearance for the day in the National Herald case.

SC to conduct day-to-day hearing in Jaya's DA case

SC to conduct day-to-day hearing in Jaya's DA case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The court asked the parties concerned to give it the list of issues which 'needed to be decided in the case on January 8'.

Rajinikanth responds to Swamy's jibe, praises Stalin

Rajinikanth responds to Swamy's jibe, praises Stalin

Rediff.com19 May 2017

He also expressed his disappointment over the 'wrong system' which needs to be changed.

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Truth be acknowledged, Rajinikanth is not known for wanting to leave his comfort zone to take the politico-electoral plunge, even if it meant his becoming the chief minister of a state that has conferred Tamil cinema's superstardom on him over the past 25 years. Today, his fans belong to the younger generation all right, but their numbers are far fewer than their counterparts in the '90s. They are not devoid of personal ambitions and agendas, unlike what Rajinikanh wants them to be, if he and they were to enter politics, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

CBI to file charge sheet in Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

CBI to file charge sheet in Aircel-Maxis deal involving Maran

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation told the Supreme Court that charge sheet in the controversial Aircel-Maxis deal involving former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran will be filed shortly as the Attorney General disagreed with the views of its Director Ranjit Sinha to drop the prosecution.

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

SC to hear final arguments in I-T case against Rahul, Sonia on Dec 4

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The income tax probe against the Congress leaders has arisen from the investigation into the private criminal complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy before a trial court in connection with the National Herald case, in which the trio are out on bail.

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Swamy moves HC, seeks order on AirAsia operations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking an order restraining the Centre from granting any approval to AirAsia for its operations in India.

Sebi nods Jet-Etihad deal, govt to take final call

Sebi nods Jet-Etihad deal, govt to take final call

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The proposal will now be considered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

Sebi asks Goyal to sell 6% more in Jet

Sebi asks Goyal to sell 6% more in Jet

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

Though public shareholding in Jet is already down to the mandated 25 per cent, the regulator wants its promoters to pare their stake further.

Sai's Take: Cash makes the elections go round

Sai's Take: Cash makes the elections go round

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'With the Election Commission wisening up to the practice, which strikes at the very root of electoral democracy, the practitioners of cash for votes have been getting more and more ingenious,' points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Sethusamudram falls out of favour with the Centre

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The project is currently under litigation after environmental concerns were raised against the plan of linking the PalkBay and the Gulf of Mannar by creating a shipping channel through the shallow sea, says Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Congress fires first salvo at Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Is the demoralised party trying to open its account as an Opposition party?

Sunanda case: More to be quizzed in next 2 days, says police

Sunanda case: More to be quizzed in next 2 days, says police

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on Thursday said that a number of people have been questioned in connection with the Sunanda Pushkar case and more would be quizzed in the next couple of days as they seek to complete the probe as soon as possible.

Swamy backtracks, claims bloodshed means chaos

Swamy backtracks, claims bloodshed means chaos

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

In another somersault, the BJP MP claims Arun Jaitley looks smart in a suit.

Interesting tweets on the recent high frequency trading at NSE

Interesting tweets on the recent high frequency trading at NSE

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

NSE's own handle @nseindia was content tweeting out the press release in seven tweets.

Girri ends fast after Rajnath visits him at protest site

Girri ends fast after Rajnath visits him at protest site

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The East Delhi MP was on protest demanding proof from Kejriwal about his allegations that he was involved in Khan's murder and demanded an apology in case the chief minister was unable to do so.

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.

Goodbye over, govt looks at future plans

Goodbye over, govt looks at future plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

With Raghuram Rajan not 'really there', the FinMin has decided to keep a watch on market developments this week with all key officials on the job.

'We want Air India to keep flying'

'We want Air India to keep flying'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Whether it is the unions or the politicians, they don't have to do politics over Air India, but be guided by a solitary factor -- that we don't want Air India to fly into oblivion.'

Curb 'unnecessary' speculation over my future: Rajan

Curb 'unnecessary' speculation over my future: Rajan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan is said to have informally written to select policymakers and experts, to curb 'unnecessary' speculation over his future at RBI.

Hate speech: SC stays execution of warrant issued against Swamy

Hate speech: SC stays execution of warrant issued against Swamy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In a relief to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy, Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the execution of a non-bailable warrant issued against him by an Assam court for allegedly delivering a hate speech at a university there.

HC seeks Sudhir Gupta's reply on AIIMS' plea for his removal

HC seeks Sudhir Gupta's reply on AIIMS' plea for his removal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Gupta had alleged that AIIMS had illegally purged his seniority with "malafide intention" to punish him for refusing to act unprofessionally in the autopsy matter.

Hate speech: SC bench recuses from hearing Swamy's plea

Hate speech: SC bench recuses from hearing Swamy's plea

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A Supreme Court bench headed by Justice R K Agrawal on Monday recused itself from hearing the plea of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy

Delhi HC questions police over delay in Sunanda Pushkar death probe

Delhi HC questions police over delay in Sunanda Pushkar death probe

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The court's observations came during hearing of plea by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy who has sought a court-monitored CBI-led special investigation probe into Pushkar's death.

Scam or no scam... Why the BJP will never send Sonia to jail

Scam or no scam... Why the BJP will never send Sonia to jail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'Narendra Modi knows that the Congress without the Gandhis is a more formidable and more dangerous adversary.'