News for 'Abhishek Banerjee'

No interim relief for Kavitha from SC against ED summons

No interim relief for Kavitha from SC against ED summons

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A bench of justices Ajay Rastogi and Bela M Trivedi said it will hear the petitions of the BRS leader and others after three weeks.

BSF personnel 'touch women inappropriately', says TMC MLA; sparks row

BSF personnel 'touch women inappropriately', says TMC MLA; sparks row

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Guha's remark drew a sharp reaction from the BJP, which termed it as an 'insult to the security forces'.

SC asks Himachal to release surplus water to Delhi

SC asks Himachal to release surplus water to Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137 cusecs of surplus water available with it for Delhi, which is grappling with water crisis.

Mission 2024: Amid discord, Patna gears up for anti-BJP Oppn meet

Mission 2024: Amid discord, Patna gears up for anti-BJP Oppn meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Sources said the opposition parties would look to avoid the prickly leadership question as of now and emphasise on building a common ground.

Trinamool leader calls for sacking of minister Partha Chatterjee

Trinamool leader calls for sacking of minister Partha Chatterjee

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

West Bengal's industry minister Partha Chatterjee, arrested in the SSC scam, should be removed immediately from his post and expelled from the Trinamool Congress, the party's state general secretary Kunal Ghosh demanded on Thursday.

Mutual funds eye micro stars as broader equity market gathers pace

Mutual funds eye micro stars as broader equity market gathers pace

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

At a time when investors are preferring higher-risk investment products like thematic and small-cap mutual fund (MF) schemes, some fund houses are exploring the possibility of going further down the market-capitalisation (m-cap) ladder to unearth newer investment opportunities. HDFC MF had filed papers with the capital markets regulator - the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) - earlier this year for an active micro-cap scheme. Some more fund houses are keen on launching such schemes, say industry observers.

107 Bengal MLAs to join BJP 'very soon': Mukul Roy

107 Bengal MLAs to join BJP 'very soon': Mukul Roy

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Roy's comments comes amid several TMC councillors returning to the party after switching to the BJP.

Gains in Delhivery dependent on a sustained improvement in margins

Gains in Delhivery dependent on a sustained improvement in margins

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Logistics services provider Delhivery posted a mixed set of results during the March quarter of the previous financial year (Q4 of FY23). While its operating profit was marginally in the green, its net losses widened as compared to the year-ago quarter. Overall revenues, which were in line with estimates, fell 10 per cent year-on-year (YoY).

PIX: Shweta, Rasika, Shriya watch Mirzapur

PIX: Shweta, Rasika, Shriya watch Mirzapur

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Mirzapur will be telecast on Amazon Prime Video on November 16.

What's working against Mamata

What's working against Mamata

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

First, Mamata's pampering of lawless elements masquerading as Trinamool Congress cadres. Second, her promotion of her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, as a possible successor and the adoption of Prashant Kishor as her political adviser. Neither has gone down well with either her followers or the public, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Mamata ropes in poll strategist Prashant Kishor?

Mamata ropes in poll strategist Prashant Kishor?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Sources said Kishor agreed to work with her if she so desired.

Jay Shah comes under Oppn fire over tricolour video

Jay Shah comes under Oppn fire over tricolour video

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Video footage of BCCI secretary Jay Shah appearing to turn down an offer to wave the national flag after India beat Pakistan in a thrilling cricket match at the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday has sparked a controversy, with Opposition leaders taking a dig at him.

Cattle smuggling case: CBI summons TMC leader

Cattle smuggling case: CBI summons TMC leader

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Earlier during the day, the agency carried out searches at two premises of Mishra in Kolkata in connection with the case but could not find him there

'Actors are very stupid'

'Actors are very stupid'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'I am most happy about the memes of Thor and me; that was so cool!' 'I showed my wife one where my face was photoshopped on Thor's body.' 'She loves muscles -- she's always keeps telling me to get muscles.' 'I showed her the photo and told her that the muscle guy has been replaced by the artist.'

Riteish-Genelia's Ved Is A Blockbuster

Riteish-Genelia's Ved Is A Blockbuster

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Real life couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza's romantic drama took off in full speed, evident from the Rs 2.25 crore that it collected on the very first day.

TMC drags BJP's Dilip Ghosh to governor for anti-Mamata remarks

TMC drags BJP's Dilip Ghosh to governor for anti-Mamata remarks

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

A fresh political row has erupted in West Bengal over Bharatiya Janata Party national vice-president Dilip Ghosh's alleged unsavoury remarks about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with the Trinamool Congress seeking his arrest and unconditional apology.

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The alliance adopted a resolution to this effect and said its theme for the elections will be "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India, (India will unite, India will win)".

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

WB Panchayat Polls: Dry Run For TMC, BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'For the politics of patronage in West Bengal, it has always been important to have territorial control.'

Box Office: Batti Gul Meter Chalu below average

Box Office: Batti Gul Meter Chalu below average

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Manmarziyaan is below average

Box Office: Manmarziyaan is below average

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Modi biggest dangabaaz in the country: Mamata

Modi biggest dangabaaz in the country: Mamata

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Banerjee, speaking at a rally at Sahaganj in Hooghly district, also said Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are spreading lies and hatred throughout the country.

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'The ground reality is that Banglar manush Didir shonge aachhe (The people of Bengal are with Didi).' 'Even as the BJP is still looking for a CM candidate, the elections will be over and we will form government with a two-thirds majority.'

His entry into BJP opposed, MLA who quit TMC wants to meet Mamata

His entry into BJP opposed, MLA who quit TMC wants to meet Mamata

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Tiwari, who was also the Asansol civic body chief, quit the TMC on Thursday, following in the footsteps of the party's former heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari. Sources close to the leaders indicated that they may join the BJP soon, but things seems to have taken a different turn for Tiwari, as Supriyo and other BJP leaders opposed his entry into the saffron party.

Chanting Jai Shri Ram, arrest me: Amit Shah to Mamata

Chanting Jai Shri Ram, arrest me: Amit Shah to Mamata

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Referring to infiltrators as "termites", who are eating into the resources of this country, the BJP boss said his party will throw them out from Bengal after coming to power at the Centre for a second term

Small Films That Became Blockbusters

Small Films That Became Blockbusters

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at 10 small-scale films which made big bucks.

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

SP beats BJP in UP's Ghosi, makes it 4 for INDIA, 3 for NDA

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

rivals Congress, JMM and TMC and Samajwadi Party.

Box office: Stree scares off Yamla Pagla Deewana 3

Box office: Stree scares off Yamla Pagla Deewana 3

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Attacker of Mamata's nephew in critical condition

Attacker of Mamata's nephew in critical condition

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The condition of the youth, who had slapped West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee at a rally on Sunday, was stated to be critical after he suffered multiple head injuries.

Mamata meets Pawar, flays Cong; urges regional parties to unite against BJP

Mamata meets Pawar, flays Cong; urges regional parties to unite against BJP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she had suggested to the Congress that an advisory council comprising prominent personalities from civil society be set up to give a direction to the opposition, but rued that the plan did not materialise.

PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Farhan Akhtar invited his family and filmi friends for the special screening of his new film, The Sky Is Pink, in Mumbai.

PIX: Shraddha parties with Taapsee, Rajkummar

PIX: Shraddha parties with Taapsee, Rajkummar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

It's party time for this stree!

Kolkata civic polls: Over 63% vote amid violence; 72 arrested

Kolkata civic polls: Over 63% vote amid violence; 72 arrested

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Two incidents of hurling of crude bombs were reported in Sealdah and Khanna areas of Kolkata, and police contingents were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, a State Election Commission official said.

Box Office: Laila Majnu, Gali Guleiyan, Paltan flop

Box Office: Laila Majnu, Gali Guleiyan, Paltan flop

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

TMC becomes main opposition in Meghalaya as majority Cong MLAs switch

TMC becomes main opposition in Meghalaya as majority Cong MLAs switch

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The desertion by more than two-thirds of the Congress legislative party makes TMC, a newbie in Meghalaya, the principal opposition in the Northeastern state.

ED arrests Bengal minister hours after Rs 21cr seized from his aide

ED arrests Bengal minister hours after Rs 21cr seized from his aide

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Chatterjee, who was the state education minister when the scam took place, was arrested after around 26 hours of grilling in connection with the probe.

Sena, NCP bat for taking Cong along, TMC says won't play '2nd fiddle'

Sena, NCP bat for taking Cong along, TMC says won't play '2nd fiddle'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

After his meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said there can be no opposition front without the Congress, in a clear message to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her 'no United Progressive Alliance' taunt, even as another ally Nationalist Congress Party asserted it will make every effort to form a broad-based alliance that will also include the Congress.

Suvendu files nomination against Mamata in Nandigram

Suvendu files nomination against Mamata in Nandigram

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination on Friday from the Nandigram seat against his mentor-turned-adversary Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, and said he was '100 per cent' confident of his victory.

'BJP insulted Advani by dropping him'

'BJP insulted Advani by dropping him'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, said political parties should not ignore their senior leaders.

Will stand by Alapan Bandyopadhyay in tussle with Centre: Mamata

Will stand by Alapan Bandyopadhyay in tussle with Centre: Mamata

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asserted that her administration will stand by Alapan Bandyopadhyay in the tussle with the central government which has seen the former chief secretary of the state being recalled to Delhi and later served a notice by the Union Home Ministry for allegedly violating the Disaster Management Act, by not attending a meeting called by the prime minister.

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

At least five Assam Police personnel were killed while defending the "constitutional boundary" of the state with Mizoram and more than 60 people injured, including an SP, as the festering border dispute between the two northeastern states erupted into a bloody conflict on Monday.