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Shinde should prove his remarks or apologise: Jaitley

Shinde should prove his remarks or apologise: Jaitley

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde for accusing it and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh of running terror training camps and said he should either prove it or apologise.

Home Minister Shinde on maiden visit to Kashmir

Home Minister Shinde on maiden visit to Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

The meeting was attended by Ladakh Affairs Minister Abdul Rahim Rather, CAPD Minister Qamar Ali Akhoon and officers of the district administration.

'Education drive needed before GST is introduced in India'

'Education drive needed before GST is introduced in India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi tells Ajit Jain about tax lessons he learned in Canada

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Tejashwi seeks HC-monitored probe into Munger firing incident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Accompanied by Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala and other leaders of the Grand Alliance, Yadav made a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi, asking who gave permission to the Munger police to act like 'General Dyer'.

Sonia discusses Telangana issue with senior Congressmen

Sonia discusses Telangana issue with senior Congressmen

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The issue of Telangana assumes importance as Andhra Pradesh is the only major state where the party is in power on its own. A spectacular victory in Andhra Pradesh in 2004 and 2009 has helped Congress to come to power at the Centre in 2004 and 2009.

Sushil, Yogeshwar doubtful for Asian Championship

Sushil, Yogeshwar doubtful for Asian Championship

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Recuperating from their shoulder and knee injuries, star Indian grapplers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt remain doubtful starters for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship to be held from April 18 to 22.

Wrestling 2012: Sushil, Yogeshwar cynosure of all eyes

Wrestling 2012: Sushil, Yogeshwar cynosure of all eyes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

Four years of blood, sweat and tears culminated into a historic Olympic performance as Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt did the country proud with lion-hearted performances in a truly memorable 2012 for Indian wrestling.

'Our counter-terrorism effort is still work-in-progress'

'Our counter-terrorism effort is still work-in-progress'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Colonel (retd) R Hariharan offers his take on the recent blasts at the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya.

Telugu Desam Party supports Telangana demand

Telugu Desam Party supports Telangana demand

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The Telugu Desam Party on Friday stuck to its stand on the contentious Andhra Pradesh bifurcation issue by supporting formation of a separate Telangana state.

Final decision on Telangana within a month: Centre

Final decision on Telangana within a month: Centre

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday announced that a final decision on creating a separate state of Telangana will be taken within a month. His statement came in the wake of an all-party meeting on the issue in Delhi.

Received Saina's application yesterday, will examine the possibility of recommending her name'

Received Saina's application yesterday, will examine the possibility of recommending her name'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal clarified that his ministry received the letter of nomination of badminton star Saina Nehwal for the Padma Bhushan on Saturday.

Blame Shinde also for coal mess, says BJP MP

Blame Shinde also for coal mess, says BJP MP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

BJP MP and coal crusader Hansraj Ahir blames Shinde for give permission for 45 power plants in Chandrapur in Maharashtra.

No apologies: Shinde justifies police action on protestors

No apologies: Shinde justifies police action on protestors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Talking for first time after the brutal police crackdown on the peaceful protesters at India Gate on Sunday, in an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde says the police crackdown was necessary as hooligans had joined the crowd.

How political wrangling is killing a power plant

How political wrangling is killing a power plant

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Unexpected discovery of huge coal reserves beneath NTPC's Karanpura plant site has led to a stand-off between the coal and power ministries.

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde summoned Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday, and directed him to use all the available resources and nab the culprits behind the rape and assault of the 23-year-old physiotherapist who is battling for her life in a Delhi hospital.

Bihar Dy CM demands strong action against Raj Thackeray

Bihar Dy CM demands strong action against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Saturday lashed out at Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for his 'Bihari' bashing and asked the Centre to take strong action against him.

Sushil Modi made leader of BJP in Bihar legislative council

Sushil Modi made leader of BJP in Bihar legislative council

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Board Tuesday appointed former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi as leader of the party in the legislative council and Nand Kishore Yadav as the head of the party in the state assembly.

Tendulkar congratulates Sushil after silver medal win

Tendulkar congratulates Sushil after silver medal win

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar made a phone call to wrestler Sushil Kumar immediately after he won the silver medal at the London Olympics. 'Congratulations on winning the silver medal. You have made the country proud,' Tendulkar told him over the phone.

Tributes paid to martyrs, victims on 26/11 anniversary

Tributes paid to martyrs, victims on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Shinde and Pawar paid homage to the heroes at the Police Gymkhana in Marine Lines where a 26/11 memorial has been erected in remembrance of the policemen, who lost their lives fighting terrorists during the dastardly strikes.

Nagaland MLAs ready to quit for lasting peace in state

Nagaland MLAs ready to quit for lasting peace in state

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Even as all the sixty legislators from Nagaland met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Tuesday and Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday to mount pressure for an early solution to the seven decades old Naga imbroglio, the Khole-Kitovi faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland has expressed strong opposition to any "secret pact" with the NSCN-Isak Muivah faction without taking "NSCN (Khole-Kitovi) into confidence."

Shinde's faux pas on Kasab's hanging draws ire

Shinde's faux pas on Kasab's hanging draws ire

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

It seems Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde has annoyed both his bosses in the Congress and the government by his over-the top statement that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were not aware of the secret operation of Ajmal Kasab's hanging and came to know about it only through television.

Discuss Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, right here!

Discuss Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, right here!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Discuss your favourite contestants and their performances.

Mamata has positive mind on NCTC: Shinde

Mamata has positive mind on NCTC: Shinde

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had earlier objected on certain issues, has a 'positive mind' towards the National Counter Terrorism Centre.

Terror groups investing in Indian stock markets: Shinde

Terror groups investing in Indian stock markets: Shinde

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

The government has information that terror groups have been investing money in Indian stock markets, Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on Friday.

Chidambaram, Shinde, Moily take charge of new ministries

Chidambaram, Shinde, Moily take charge of new ministries

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

A day after changes in their portfolios, Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde took charge of their respective ministries.

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi won't budge in Parliament... Here's why!

Dilli Gupshup: Rahul Gandhi won't budge in Parliament... Here's why!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Why is Sushil Kumar Shinde eyeing the external affairs ministry? How Sachin Pilot is truly his father's son... Why has Montek Singh Ahluwalia become so secretive? All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

BJP to protest against Shinde over saffron terror remark

BJP to protest against Shinde over saffron terror remark

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party will lead a protest march to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde''s residence in New Delhi on Wednesday to protest against his ''saffron terror'' remark.

Sushil to train young wrestlers at Railway Academy

Sushil to train young wrestlers at Railway Academy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

London Games silver medallist Sushil Kumar is hoping to produce more Olympic medal winners at the newly-inaugurated Indian Railway Wrestling Academy.

'Winning Olympic medal in men's or mixed doubles my goal'

'Winning Olympic medal in men's or mixed doubles my goal'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has backed the IOA's decision to appoint Sushil Kumar as the country's flag-bearer at the London Olympics opening ceremony, saying that the Beijing bronze-medallist wrestler deserves the honour.

BJP slams Ferrari for support to detained Italian marines

BJP slams Ferrari for support to detained Italian marines

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala has slammed Ferrari's move to display the Italian Navy flag on its racing cars during the Indian Grand Prix to express solidarity with two Italian marines facing trial in Kerala for gunning down two Indian fishermen.

Sushil disappointed to miss out on Padma Bhushan

Sushil disappointed to miss out on Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Wrestler Sushil Kumar, the only Indian sportsperson to win back-to-back individual Olympic medals, is disappointed to miss out on the Padma Bhushan award though his name had been recommended.

Special plane to bring back Sarabjit's body

Special plane to bring back Sarabjit's body

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Earlier, Shinde met Sarabjit's family members Singh and assured them that the government would take all necessary steps to bring back his body.

Nitish, Modi appeal for calm in Madhubani district

Nitish, Modi appeal for calm in Madhubani district

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi on Saturday appealed for calm in violence-marred Madhubani district. The state government had acted promptly and ordered a judicial probe into the violence and police firing on Friday in the district. It also transferred senior administrative and police officials, Kumar and Modi said in a joint appeal.

Sushil Modi echoes Nitish on NDA's PM candidate

Sushil Modi echoes Nitish on NDA's PM candidate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday echoed Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar saying that the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate should be a liberal person like former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee acceptable to all sections of society.

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

PIX: Thousands gather in Hyderabad for Telangana march

Rediff.com30 Sep 2012

The Telangana Joint Action Committee which was to complete their protest march at 7 pm on Sunday decided to stay put on Necklace Road in Hyderabad until there was a decision on separate statehood.

Yogeshwar's London Olympics bronze upgraded to silver

Yogeshwar's London Olympics bronze upgraded to silver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's bronze medal from the London Olympics was upgraded to silver after silver medallist from the 2012 Games -- deceased Besik Kudukhov of Russia -- was stripped off his medal for using banned substance.

Ramlila crackdown: Court summons 6 cops, probe still on

Ramlila crackdown: Court summons 6 cops, probe still on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A Delhi court has summoned six policemen, chargesheeted for the June 4-5 midnight swoop by the police at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Baba Ramdev's supporters protesting against corruption with the police saying that probe is still on to identify others involved in lathi charge

Pakistan invites PM, Home Minister Shinde to visit

Pakistan invites PM, Home Minister Shinde to visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik have pledged to take more steps to improve bilateral relations. The two leaders, who are in Maldives to attend the South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation home/interior ministers' meeting, met on Tuesday evening and discussed a wide range of issues.

Sri Sri signs on Sindhu to endorse health drink

Sri Sri signs on Sindhu to endorse health drink

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

This is only the second endorsement in the baba-led space by a celebrity after wrestler Sushil Kumar featured in an ad last year for Patanjali Ghee.