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Swamy files FIR against Sonia 'for targeting Hindus'

Swamy files FIR against Sonia 'for targeting Hindus'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday filed an FIR in New Delhi against United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and members of the National Advisory Council' (which is headed by Gandhi) 'for committing offences of propagating hate against the Hindu community by circulating for enacting as law a draft bill described as Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill, 2011.'

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple amid devotional chants and in the presence of spiritual leaders of the Swaminarayan sect.

Tweets on Jaya: SC stays proceedings against Swamy in 3 cases

Tweets on Jaya: SC stays proceedings against Swamy in 3 cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In a relief to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal proceedings in three defamation cases recently filed by the Tamil Nadu government against him for allegedly making certain comments against Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in his tweets.

Lakhs bid tearful adieu to Walking God Shivakumara Swami

Lakhs bid tearful adieu to "Walking God" Shivakumara Swami

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Swami, who headed the Sree Siddaganga Mutt, breathed his last at the age of 111 on Monday at 11.44 am.

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Minority investors of SpiceJet might be feeling cold-shouldered.

'They were dead although they were walking out free'

'They were dead although they were walking out free'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'We had 110 Adivasis who were languishing in jail for nearly five years because it was claimed they were responsible for some blasts.' 'When the time to give the proof came, they had no proof to show.' 'Then the people are let free, totally exonerated, but their lives are totally shattered.' 'Not only their lives, but the lives of their families.'

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Golden double for India's archers at World Cup

Golden double for India's archers at World Cup

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

India's archers claimed a double in the compound events, winning both the men's and women's team gold medals in the World Cup Stage 4.

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a letter to Singh, Swamy was severely critical of Delhi Police, alleging that it was dragging its feet even on elementary steps necessary in criminal investigation when it has been established that poison was found in her body and she died an unnatural death.

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.

When Venky 'secretly prayed for Rahul'

When Venky 'secretly prayed for Rahul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'Prayed for KL to smash it to all corners, have a great World Cup and silence his critics like me.'

Lessons from Swami Vivekananda to inspire you

Lessons from Swami Vivekananda to inspire you

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

We are what our thoughts have made us, Swami Vivekananda said.

Swamy battles on against Sonia

Swamy battles on against Sonia

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The judge noted that the accused has already spent more than half the maximum sentence prescribed for the alleged offence.

Rajan had planted a time bomb that will explode in December: Swamy

Rajan had planted "a time bomb" that will explode in December: Swamy

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Swamy had also claimed that Rajan was "mentally not fully Indian" and alleged that he has "wilfully" wrecked the economy

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om says he was Rekha, Hema's guru!

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om says he was Rekha, Hema's guru!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'And though I wasn't too shocked to see Swami Om go, I wonder how his stay in the secret room will make the show more entertaining.'

Swami Ramdev attacks the political system

Swami Ramdev attacks the political system

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

"I have taken a Bhsima Pratigya (unflinching promise) not to enter politics, but have also taken a pledge to stop commercialisation, industrialisation and criminalisation of the political system of the country," Swami Ramdev told UNI in an exclusive interview.

Cong retains hold over SC seats in Chhattisgarh

Cong retains hold over SC seats in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Congress this time won six of the 10 seats reserved for the SC category, one less than in 2018.

Swamy announces panel against corruption

Swamy announces panel against corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Friday announced forming of an Action Committee Against Corruption in India with special focus on illegal money flow in and out of the country.

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Why Subramanian Swamy is wrong in criticising RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Because of Rajan's policies, the banking system has mustered enough courage to disclose their toxic assets

Swamy backs Parrikar, says 'ignorant' Aamir needs a teacher

Swamy backs Parrikar, says 'ignorant' Aamir needs a teacher

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

On Saturday, Parrikar stoked controversy when Parrikar took a jibe at Aamir Khan as he raked up his remark about leaving the country and described it as "arrogant".

Ad-man R K Swamy is dead

Ad-man R K Swamy is dead

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

He was the chairman of R K Swamy/BBDO Advertising Private Ltd.

Ad-man R K Swamy is dead

Ad-man R K Swamy is dead

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

Doyen of Indian advertising R K Swamy died at his residence in Chennai on Thursday.

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

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Bharat is the core value that has to be lived by and if you deny it, then the people will discard you.'

Swamy twisting facts in land allotment: Karuna

Swamy twisting facts in land allotment: Karuna

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Rejecting charges of irregularities in allotment of land under discretionary quota, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday hit back at Janata Party chief Subramanian Swamy for seeking sanction for his prosecution on the issue, saying he was trying to "twist facts".

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Jayalalithaa's 'ridiculous' letters to PM go in trash: Swamy

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Accusing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa of constantly badgering Prime Minister Narendra Modi with letters on sundry issues, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday alleged that most of her letters went to the trash anyway and her recent one demanding the exemption of the state from National Eligibility cum Entrance Test belongs to the waste bin as well.

Ramcharitmanas row: Ayodhya seer declares Rs 21L bounty on Maurya's head

Ramcharitmanas row: Ayodhya seer declares Rs 21L bounty on Maurya's head

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The mahant, Raju Das, said that burning of pages from the Ramcharitmanas by the Akhil Bharatiya OBC Mahasabha in Lucknow on Sunday too was Maurya' work.

Second FIR against SP's Maurya, others for burning Ramcharitmanas copies

Second FIR against SP's Maurya, others for burning Ramcharitmanas copies

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The group claimed that its members only burnt photocopies of pages allegedly carrying "objectionable comments on women and Dalits" in the Ramcharitmanas.

Indian archer Jawkar grabs silver in World Cup final

Indian archer Jawkar grabs silver in World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Indian archer Prathamesh Jawkar signs off with silver at World Cup Final; Verma, Aditi, Jyothi falter

2007 Mecca Masjid blast case: Swami Aseemanand gets bail

2007 Mecca Masjid blast case: Swami Aseemanand gets bail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

On March 8 this year, Aseemanand and six others were acquitted in the 2007 Ajmer blast case by a court in Jaipur.

Swamy to address defence seminar in Sri Lanka

Swamy to address defence seminar in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has been invited by Sri Lankan Army to deliver a lecture on the peace process in the country.

EC orders probe into Swamy's charges against Rahul

EC orders probe into Swamy's charges against Rahul

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

The Election Commission has asked the returning officer of Amethi Lok Sabha constituency to probe allegations by Subramanian Swamy that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi gave "wrong information" regarding his assets while filing nomination papers in the 2009 polls.

Swami Aseemanand's judicial custody extended

Swami Aseemanand's judicial custody extended

Rediff.com26 May 2011

A court in Panchkula, Haryana on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Swami Aseemanand till June 7 after the National Investigation Agency assured the judge that a chargesheet will be filed against the Samjhauta blast case accused before the next date of hearing.The hearing in the case took place through video-conferencing, with the accused lodged in a central jail in Ambala.

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi. Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi.

BJP fomenting anti-Pak sentiments: Swamy

BJP fomenting anti-Pak sentiments: Swamy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

The Janata Party president said the Congress and other political parties had failed to oppose the Hindutva strategy of the BJP and its allies.

Congress will return fire after Swamy exhausts ammo

Congress will return fire after Swamy exhausts ammo

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Congress insiders say that there was no financial impropriety in the National Herald case and that the party is waiting for Subramaniam Swamy to play all his cards. Renu Mittal reports

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Herald case: Swamy seeks summoning of financial details of INC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her son Rahul, Motilal Vora, Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda are accused in the case.

Follow Swami Vivekananda's message to avert 9/11-like acts: Modi

Follow Swami Vivekananda's message to avert 9/11-like acts: Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Recalling Swami Vivekananda's message of universal brotherhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said had his message been followed history would never have witnessed dastardly acts like the 9/11 terror attack in the US.

Swami Asimanand's CBI custody extended

Swami Asimanand's CBI custody extended

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

A Hyderabad court remanded Swami Asimanand, an accused in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blast case, in eight-day Central Bureau of Investigation custody till December 18.