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SC to hear Swamy's plea on Ram Temple construction

SC to hear Swamy's plea on Ram Temple construction

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Swamy has contended that the pendency of the appeals in the SC has restricted his fundamental right to worship and enjoy dignity of life.

BJP following Congress' 'outdated China policy: Swamy

BJP following Congress' 'outdated" China policy: Swamy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Swamy said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should convene a conference of "insiders" to draw up a new policy especially after the recent Lakhvi episode.

Swamy raises red flag against GST body

Swamy raises red flag against GST body

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

He also pointed out that the home ministry was neither consulted, nor did it give the necessary security clearance

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Subramanian Swamy: China, India must cease hostilities

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The onus today is on China, but it also requires a little diplomatic finesse from India, backed by a modernised armed force, argues BJP MP Subramanian Swamy in this excerpt from his new book, Himalayan Challenge: India, China And The Quest For Peace.

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

It then went on to ask whether a lion could be named after Swami Vivekananda or Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

Archery: Jyothi takes pole to propel India to top spot in qualification

Archery: Jyothi takes pole to propel India to top spot in qualification

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Jyothi, who boasts of eight medals at the World Championships, dropped just five points to total 355 at the midway mark of 36 arrows. She shot 16 perfect 10s, and 15 more Xs (closer to the centre).

Swamy meets Rajapaksa, discusses Tamil issue

Swamy meets Rajapaksa, discusses Tamil issue

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy met Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo and requested him to mobilise other Tamil parties in the northern province besides the dominant Tamil National Alliance to achieve political reconciliation.

Modi begins 11-day special ritual for Ram temple event

Modi begins 11-day special ritual for Ram temple event

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

He said God has chosen him as an instrument to represent all Indians during the 'Pran Pratishtha' exercise and that he is undertaking the special religious exercise keeping this in mind.

Bigg Boss 10: What, really, is Om Swami's strategy?

Bigg Boss 10: What, really, is Om Swami's strategy?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

And why was he crying?

Tharoor knows who murdered Sunanda, says Swamy

Tharoor knows who murdered Sunanda, says Swamy

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday said that former Union minister Shashi Tharoor was aware as to who was involved in the murder of his wife Sunanda Pushkar and added that the police should question the Congress leader.

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

With the government clearing the decks for direct listing at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), issuers will wait for the ecosystem to develop further before firming up their listing plans. In the meantime, most companies may continue to prefer listing in the onshore market, even as the new avenue provides key benefits such as tax waivers and reduced foreign exchange risk. Sources said that a few key things need to be ironed out further.

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

No information: MEA on likely arrest of 2 Nijjar killing suspects by Canada

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

His remarks at a press briefing came when asked about a media report that said Canada may arrest two suspects in Nijjar's killing "within weeks".

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

He made the attack on Jung while joining a protest by BJP MP Maheish Girri, who demanded an apology from CM Kejriwal for linking him to the murder of an NDMC official.

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Nithyananda was booked on the similar charges after police recorded statements of the four children who were rescued from a flat and the ashram, "Yogini Sarvagyapeetham", a police officer said.

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Team Anna behaving like Naxals: Swamy

Team Anna behaving like Naxals: Swamy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Thursday alleged that Team Anna was behaving like "naxalites" as they were "not keen on solutions" and instead bent on dragging the issue of corruption.

Sunanda probe: HC dismisses Swamy's plea, calls it 'political interest litigation'

Sunanda probe: HC dismisses Swamy's plea, calls it 'political interest litigation'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The court said the petition by Swamy cannot be entertained as a PIL.

Swamy meets CBI Director over black money

Swamy meets CBI Director over black money

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Monday met Central Bureau of Investigation director and demanded registration of cases against Indians who have allegedly stashed away money in foreign banks.

Relief for Chidambaram, court dismisses Swamy's plea

Relief for Chidambaram, court dismisses Swamy's plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

In a huge relief for Union Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram, a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Saturday dismissed a petition by Janata Party President Dr Subramanian Swamy seeking to make Chidambaram a co-accused in the 2G spectrum case.

Why should I dislike Chidambaram?: Swamy

Why should I dislike Chidambaram?: Swamy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

'He has said he was my student at Harvard. I don't recall that. I guess he must have been a poor student. If he had been a good student, I would have remembered him.' Dr Subramanian Swamy, outspoken and controversial, as always.

Swamy uses small bank licences to fire at Rajan again

Swamy uses small bank licences to fire at Rajan again

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The BJP MP said the guidelines for grant of licences were 'brazenly flouted'.

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

'Fali Nariman was a fantastic court craftsman'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'He was the best court craftsman that I have ever seen who could modulate his arguments in accordance with the judge and the mood.'

Ailing girl thrown out by UP hospital, dies outside

Ailing girl thrown out by UP hospital, dies outside

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

A 17-year-old girl died right outside a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri, allegedly after the staff removed her from there after treating her for two days.

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

A video of the alleged attack that circulated on social media showed some people heckling the 79-year-old social activist.

Not speaking on BJP's behalf, says Swamy after party disowns his remarks

Not speaking on BJP's behalf, says Swamy after party disowns his remarks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The Congress, however, dubbed Swamy as the 'undeclared spokesman' of Modi.

If BJP looks for temples in mosques, then...: SP leader

If BJP looks for temples in mosques, then...: SP leader

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Reacting to the statement, Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary said "insulting the Sanatan Dharma again and again" has become the habit of the Samajwadi Party and its leaders.

Build mosque on other side of Sarayu river: Swamy

Build mosque on other side of Sarayu river: Swamy

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

"My suggestion is that Ram Janambhoomi be handed over for Ram Temple. We cannot change the birthplace of Ram," Swamy said.

Places of Worship Act: Centre gets time to file reply

Places of Worship Act: Centre gets time to file reply

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted time till October 31 to the Centre to file its response to a batch of pleas challenging certain provisions of a 1991 law that prohibits filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

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.

Ajit Pawar group real NCP, can't use anti-defection law: Speaker

Ajit Pawar group real NCP, can't use anti-defection law: Speaker

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Ajit Pawar-led group was the real Nationalist Congress Party when two factions emerged in the party in July 2023, Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday held.

Wikipedia expose: Sanjay Jha tenders apology to Subramanaian Swamy

Wikipedia expose: Sanjay Jha tenders apology to Subramanaian Swamy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha on Monday tendered an unconditional apology to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy for calling him a Central Intelligence Agency agent in a tweet and said that he had no wilful intention to defame him.

Virat-Anushka's Spiritual Break In Rishikesh

Virat-Anushka's Spiritual Break In Rishikesh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli travelled to the Swami Dayanand Giri ashram in Rishikesh.

Asian Games: 'Shoot as if it's your last shot'

Asian Games: 'Shoot as if it's your last shot'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Handling pressure at the highest level can be tricky for rookies but archers Aditi Swami and Parneet Kaur were fortunate to have the seasoned Jyothi Surekha Vennam by their side.

How Anusha Swamy became a YouTube sensation!

How Anusha Swamy became a YouTube sensation!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Offbeat videos loaded with quirky humour and satire have made the country's youngest choreographer, Anusha Swamy, all the rage online

Swami Aseemanand, as I know him

Swami Aseemanand, as I know him

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

'It is hard to connect this Hindu terror mastermind over-drive with the Swami Aseemanand of tribal simplicity and boundless energy, whom I have known since the last 11 years and interacted with closely.'

Ayodhya seer offers Rs 10cr for beheading Udhayanidhi

Ayodhya seer offers Rs 10cr for beheading Udhayanidhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

"I will pay Rs 10 crore cash reward to anyone who beheads Stalin and brings his head to me. If no one dares to kill Stalin, I will myself find him and kill him," Paramhans Acharya, the chief priest of the Tapaswi Chawni temple of Ayodhya, said.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

NIA likely to question Swami Aseemanand

NIA likely to question Swami Aseemanand

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The National Investigation Agency is likely to question right-wing Hindu group Abhinav Bharat member Swami Asimanand for his alleged involvement in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case.He was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on November 19 for his alleged involvement in the Mecca Masjid blast in Hyderabad that left nine people dead. The Samjhauta train blast left 68 people dead.

Swamy almost ties the knot at wedding he's invited to bless

Swamy almost ties the knot at wedding he's invited to bless

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Swamy was presiding over the wedding of a party colleague at a temple when the faux pas occurred.

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Swamy preparing to move court against SpiceJet deal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Likely to rake up the issue of open offer exemption.