News for 'Adarsh'

Jerrit G John wanted for throwing chemical at girlfriend

Jerrit G John wanted for throwing chemical at girlfriend

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

A manhunt has been launched for the owner of a production house Jerrit G John, who allegedly threw hazardous chemical on his former physiotherapist girlfriend at her residence in central Mumbai, the police said on Friday.

With 1,229 new cases, COVID-19 tally crosses 21K mark

With 1,229 new cases, COVID-19 tally crosses 21K mark

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to the ministry's data, Maharashtra is on the top of the list with most COVID-19 cases, 5,652 cases of which 789 patients have recovered and 269 patients succumbing to coronavirus.

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Here's looking at the arrivals.

Gutted Mantralaya tries to regain lost glory

Gutted Mantralaya tries to regain lost glory

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Two days after a devastating fire swept Maharashtra's secretariat Mantralaya, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Saturday said all files of the Urban Development Department will be reconstructed within a month's time.

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as "mistake" its earlier order extending interim protection from arrest granted to Teesta Setalvad and her husband, indicating that the relief was granted by a two-judge bench earlier instead of three.

HC seeks details of probe against Shinde, Deshmukh

HC seeks details of probe against Shinde, Deshmukh

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The Bombay high court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file its reply by August 29 on the investigations it carried out against Union ministers Vilasrao Deshmukh and Sushilkumar Shinde in the multi-crore Adarsh scam case.

Maharashtra CMs' jinx! They rarely last a full term

Maharashtra CMs' jinx! They rarely last a full term

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Completing a full term as chief minister of Maharashtra has always eluded the incumbent leader due to various reasons from controversies to factionalism in the ruling party.

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The court will hear MLAs' pleas on Wednesday.

Has Chennai Express REALLY broken 3 Idiots' BO record?

Has Chennai Express REALLY broken 3 Idiots' BO record?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

All sorts of box office figures have been thrown around, so we decided to investigate the matter.

IIT aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota hostel room

IIT aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota hostel room

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The reason behind the suicide was yet to be ascertained as no suicide note was found, police said.

'The real killer is being protected'

'The real killer is being protected'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Was road rage behind the murder that shocked Bihar?

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Bharat, biggest opener ever for Salman

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Bharat is the biggest opener of the year from Bollywood.

Ex-Navy officer based in NZ given domicile for Adrash flat

Ex-Navy officer based in NZ given domicile for Adrash flat

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

A retired Navy captain, who became a citizen of New Zealand in 2007, was issued a domicile certificate of Maharashtra in 2010 and alloted a flat in the scam-tainted Adarsh Housing Society, the judicial panel probing the case has been told.

Dilli Gupshup: Whispers from the Capital

Dilli Gupshup: Whispers from the Capital

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Is Raj Babbar coming to the Congress's rescue? Adarsh scam nets two more Maharashtra CMs... Jairam Ramesh ki mazaak-masti... All this, and more, in Dilli Gupshup.

Modi's village adoption plan has potential to transform rural India

Modi's village adoption plan has potential to transform rural India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Each 'adarsh village' should have piped drinking water, connectivity to the main road, electricity supply to all households, library, telecom and broadband connectivity including CCTVs in public areas. Emphasis will also be on e-governance, says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Here's what's at stake for Kareena, Rani, Sridevi, Preity

Here's what's at stake for Kareena, Rani, Sridevi, Preity

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

A look at the forthcoming female-oriented films coming up.

No vendetta in sanction for prosecuting Chavan: Fadnavis

No vendetta in sanction for prosecuting Chavan: Fadnavis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Fadnavis said the opinion of advocate general was sought on the sanction and the law officer clearly said 'such permission should be and could be granted.'

NIA lapse ensures bail for Malegaon blasts accused

NIA lapse ensures bail for Malegaon blasts accused

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

This is the second goof-up in a week by a central probe agency last week, the Central Bureau of Investigation had failed to file a chargesheet in the Adarsh society scam within the recommended period, enabling the seven accused to get bail

Election Commission issues notice to 21 AAP MLAs

Election Commission issues notice to 21 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

The Election Commission has issued notices to 21 Aam Aadmi Party MLAs.

Baahubali 2's teaser to release this Dussera

Baahubali 2's teaser to release this Dussera

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Baahubali 2 to release on April 14, 2017.

Scams tarnishing India's image abroad: Advani

Scams tarnishing India's image abroad: Advani

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Scams dogging the United Progressive Alliance government are tarnishing India's image abroad, but the 'indecisiveness' of the ruling Congress party in taking steps against corruption has resulted in 'misrule and price rice', senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani said on Thursday.

Why Congress can't ignore Ashok Chavan

Why Congress can't ignore Ashok Chavan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Congress has hinted that former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan would be its lead campaigner, especially in the state's Marathwada region in the coming Lok Sabha polls, despite his being tainted in the Adarsh cooperative housing society scam.

Adrash files go missing from Environment Ministry office

Adrash files go missing from Environment Ministry office

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Some more files pertaining to the controversial Mumbai's Adarsh Housing Society have gone missing, this time from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests in New Delhi, a senior Central Bureau of Investigation official said on Saturday.

Interview/General V K Singh

Interview/General V K Singh

Rediff.com23 May 2012

General V K Singh, the Chief of the Army Staff, discusses the Adarsh land scam, AFSPA, China, Pakistan and more... in this exclusive interview with Kalyani Shankar.

Boy held for creating fake FB profile of MP CM

Boy held for creating fake FB profile of MP CM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

A teenaged boy was arrested from Indore for allegedly creating a fake profile of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on popular social networking site Facebook, and uploading cartoons and controversial photos on it.

Why Hrithik's Agneepath REALLY worked

Why Hrithik's Agneepath REALLY worked

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

We list the reasons.

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises  4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises 4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Arjun Bhati has managed to raise 4.30 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by selling all his trophies, including three world junior golf championship titles and a national championship. Meanwhile, chess players in the country, including the likes of Grandmaster P Harikrishna, are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19 by raising more than Rs 3 lakh as their contribution.

Dangal crosses Rs 100 crore at box office

Dangal crosses Rs 100 crore at box office

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

In three days, it made Rs 106.95 crore at the box office. Overseas, the film has made Rs 50 crore.

Watch: Shah Rukh, Salman greet fans on Eid

Watch: Shah Rukh, Salman greet fans on Eid

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Fans go crazy watching their superstars

No power can stop BJP from getting majority in LS: Rajnath

No power can stop BJP from getting majority in LS: Rajnath

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

No power on earth can stop the Bharatiya Janata Party from getting majority in Lok Sabha elections, party president Rajnath Singh said on Sunday.

I have been forced to 'regularise illegality': Jairam

I have been forced to 'regularise illegality': Jairam

Rediff.com6 May 2011

Opposing 'regularisation of illegality' which he described as 'a peculiar Indian characteristic', Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on Friday said that many times he too has been forced to compromise in cases of violations of green norms.

It has been a year of challenges: Maharashtra CM

It has been a year of challenges: Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Now, the 65-year-old leader completes a year in office. It's another matter, which he has yet to settle several administrative and political problems.

PIX: Sonakshi, Sonam, Arjun at their stylish best!

PIX: Sonakshi, Sonam, Arjun at their stylish best!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Presenting high-end fashion and starry showstoppers from designers on days three and four of Delhi Couture Week!

Maharashtra's year of ups and downs

Maharashtra's year of ups and downs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

The Adarsh housing scam, which exposed the politician-bureaucrat nexus and dethroned a chief minister, the political storm over Lavasa hill city project, and war of words between the Thackeray cousins dominated Maharashtra's political landscape during the year.

Trehan, key benefactor behind Maximum India fest

Trehan, key benefactor behind Maximum India fest

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Ranvir Trehan is finally relaxed but still caught up in the euphoria over the Maximum India festival's massive success. For the last two years, the leading technology entrepreneur and philanthropist, helped put together the festival at the Kennedy Center as both a major benefactor.

First Look: Suresh Gopi returns in My God

First Look: Suresh Gopi returns in My God

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The film is currently being shot in Thodupuzha.

Shahid Kapoor ko gussa kyun aata hai?

Shahid Kapoor ko gussa kyun aata hai?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

10 ways to fight corruption

10 ways to fight corruption

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former Supreme Court Justice N Santhosh Hegde, the current Lokayukta of Karnataka, outlines ten ways to stem the rot of corruption before it corrodes the very foundation of our nation.

Yeddyurappa dares UPA govt to face mid-term polls

Yeddyurappa dares UPA govt to face mid-term polls

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Lambasting the United Progressive Alliance government for hitting out at social crusaders like Anna Hazare and Ramdev, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday challenged it to dissolve the Lok Sabha and face mid-term elections.

Disqualified MLAs demand Yeddyurappa's resignation

Disqualified MLAs demand Yeddyurappa's resignation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Close on the heels of Congress axing Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan from the post in the wake of Adarsh Housing Society scam, five disqualifed Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs asked their high command to apply the same yardstick to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and seek his resignation.