News for '-union-min'

Union min Sukanta Majumdar booked for 'throwing slipper at Sikh man'

Union min Sukanta Majumdar booked for 'throwing slipper at Sikh man'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party dismissed the allegation and said it was only a paper cutting used in a protest.

You cannot be touchy in politics: SC on Union min's defamation plea

You cannot be touchy in politics: SC on Union min's defamation plea

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

While agreeing to hear his petition on September 27 last year, the top court stayed the proceeding against Murugan that was pending in a special court in Chennai.

Officers appointed through UPSC are 'dacoits': Union min

Officers appointed through UPSC are 'dacoits': Union min

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'I do not say 100 per cent, but many of them are dacoits'

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

At an Onam celebration that took place recently at the Indian consulate in Dubai, Muraleedharan said nobody knows how legendary king Mahabali got linked with the celebrations.

Oppose Raj Thackeray's stance on azaan: Union Min

Oppose Raj Thackeray's stance on azaan: Union Min

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Athawale said nobody can do any dadagiri at the mosques.

Farmers' protests more political in nature: Union Min

Farmers' protests more political in nature: Union Min

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

V Singh said that "actual farmers are very happy with what has been done in last six months."

8 yrs of Modi govt: BJP plans grand celebrations, Nadda to meet Union mins

8 yrs of Modi govt: BJP plans grand celebrations, Nadda to meet Union mins

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Top Union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, are expected to attend the meeting at the party headquarters, the sources said.

Missionary school students eat beef abroad: Union Min

Missionary school students eat beef abroad: Union Min

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Singh said that children who study in missionary schools lack "sanskaar".

'Check authenticity': Union Min served notice on Rajasthan sting

'Check authenticity': Union Min served notice on Rajasthan sting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Congress has alleged that Shekhawat wants to destabilise chief minister Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan.

Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Raj phone tapping row: Congress demands Union Min's resignation

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

'Shekhawat has no moral authority to continue as a Union minister and should resign so that the investigation is not influenced'

BJP fields Metro man in Kerala, Union min, 3 MPs in Bengal

BJP fields Metro man in Kerala, Union min, 3 MPs in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Actor-turned-politician and sitting MP Locket Chatterjee has been fielded from Chunchura and another MP Nishit Parmanik from Dinhata. Also, a number of film personalities have been nominated as candidates in the high-stakes battle for West Bengal.

No job crisis, North Indians lack qualifications: Labour minister

No job crisis, North Indians lack qualifications: Labour minister

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Mr Minister, it has been more than five years for your government. There is no job creation. Whatever jobs were there, they have been snatched due to the economic slowdown brought by the government. You want to escape by insulting North Indians'

After Badal, ally Congress reaches out to Mamata

After Badal, ally Congress reaches out to Mamata

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

A day after the Congress sought to reach out to its allies, party general secretary M Shakeel Ahmed on Saturday called on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to discuss 'things important to the state and general national scenario'. Emerging from a meeting with Banerjee, which lasted for about 45 minutes, Ahmed told reporters, "It is a courtesy call. We discussed things which are important to West Bengal and the general national scenario."

Ship to reach Libya by Saturday to rescue Indians

Ship to reach Libya by Saturday to rescue Indians

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

With the situation in Libya remaining volatile, government on Tuesday said it was putting in place plans for possible evacuation of Indians whose number is around 18,000.

Jaswant Singh quits as PAC chairman

Jaswant Singh quits as PAC chairman

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

In a sudden development, senior Parliamentarian Jaswant Singh has resigned as chairman of the prestigious Public Accounts Committee, which he had refused to quit when he had a bitter parting of ways with the Bharatiya Janata Party four months ago. His resignation raised questions on whether there was any possibility of a rapprochement with the BJP, but the 71-year-old leader ruled that out, saying he did not take the action under 'any pressure' or with 'some calculation'.

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.