News for 'Ajay Kumar Mishra'

Saiyaara Inspires More Romance In August

Saiyaara Inspires More Romance In August

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Flms belonging to genres as diverse as comedy, drama, romance, crime, and history get ready for release in theatres.

Who? Me Resign? Naaa..

Who? Me Resign? Naaa..

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

There have been bandhs, rasta rokos, rail rokos demanding his resignation as a Union minister... his son Ashish Mishra has been arrested for alleged involvement in the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, on October 3, 2021, in which several people were killed, but Ajay Kumar Mishra continues to be India's minister of state for home.

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Police have intensified security in some areas of Ghaziabad district and imposed more traffic curbs after a car allegedly hit some kanwariyas in Muradnagar, who then thrashed the driver and vandalised the vehicle, an official said on Sunday.

Final hearing in 2003 murder case against MoS Ajay Mishra on May 16

Final hearing in 2003 murder case against MoS Ajay Mishra on May 16

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav of the Lucknow bench of the HC passed the order on Thursday on an application moved by the complainant who had lodged an FIR in the matter in 2003.

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

The jokes don't land. The one-liners fall flat. And worse, nobody from the well-stacked cast looks like they are having fun, observes Mayur Sanap.

Dismiss MoS Mishra: Cong to Prez over Lakhimpur violence

Dismiss MoS Mishra: Cong to Prez over Lakhimpur violence

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The delegation demands the immediate dismissal of Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

A first information report (FIR) was filed in Ghaziabad on Monday against Alt-News co-founder Mohammad Zubair for allegedly promoting enmity among religious groups and other offences following a complaint by an aide of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, according to police.

6 UP officials suspended over road cave-ins, flooding in Ayodhya

6 UP officials suspended over road cave-ins, flooding in Ayodhya

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended six officials of civic agencies for gross negligence following road cave-ins and waterlogging at several sections of the newly-built Ram Path in Ayodhya.

Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Lakhimpur incident: Union minister's son summoned for questioning

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

IG Singh, however, said that there was no time limit in the summons sent to Ashish Mishra.

Complete Gyanvapi mosque survey by May 17, orders court, refuses to replace official

Complete Gyanvapi mosque survey by May 17, orders court, refuses to replace official

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The court also directed for completion of the survey by May 17 and submission of its report, Abhay Nath Yadav, who is representing the Gyanvapi mosque management committee, said.

First Meitei-Kuki meet held since beginning of Manipur violence

First Meitei-Kuki meet held since beginning of Manipur violence

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

In a significant step towards restoring peace in Manipur, representatives of the warring Meitei and Kuki communities met face-to-face for the first time since ethnic violence erupted nearly two years ago. The meeting, facilitated by the Union Home Ministry, aimed to enhance trust and cooperation between the communities and find a roadmap to restore normalcy in the state.

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Andhra Pradesh high court chief justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan as judges of the apex court.

Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation

Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait exhorted farmers to be ready for a massive nationwide agitation over their demands as a 75-hour sit-in by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha in Lakhimpur Kheri seeking the removal of Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra and a law on minimum support price (MSP) entered the second day on Tuesday.

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

37 ministers don't find a place in Modi 3.0

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

As many as 37 ministers have been dropped from the government in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term and these include seven with cabinet rank -- prominent among them being Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur and Narayan Rane.

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Curbs under Section 163 (power to issue an order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which were set to expire on Sunday, have now been extended till December 31 in Sambhal.

AAP, BJP split 6 riot-hit Northeast Delhi seats in close contest

AAP, BJP split 6 riot-hit Northeast Delhi seats in close contest

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

The six constituencies of northeast Delhi affected by the 2020 riots saw a close contest between the BJP and AAP, with both parties winning three seats each. AAP's Chaudhary Zubair Ahmad won Seelampur by a margin of 42,477 votes, defeating BJP's Anil Kumar Sharma. AAP also won Babarpur and Gokalpur, while the BJP won Mustafabad, Karawal Nagar and Ghonda.

My son is innocent, will appear before cops on Oct 9: MoS Ajay Mishra

My son is innocent, will appear before cops on Oct 9: MoS Ajay Mishra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

On Opposition's relentless attack on him and demand for his resignation, the minister said, "Vipaksh to kuch bhi mangta hai (Opposition can demand anything)."

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

'Patriots And Artists Like Him Never Die'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan.' 'Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.'

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

UP govt forms judicial panel to probe Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'The Governor is pleased to appoint Justice High Court, Allahabad (retd) Pradeep Kumar Srivastava as a single-member Commission of enquiry with Headquarters at Lakhimpur Kheri'

Lakhimpur case: SC relief for Ashish Mishra, allows him to visit ailing mother

Lakhimpur case: SC relief for Ashish Mishra, allows him to visit ailing mother

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta relaxed the interim bail conditions imposed on Mishra by the court on January 25.

Lakhimpur: Chh'garh, Punjab govts to give Rs 50 lakh to kin of dead farmers, scribe

Lakhimpur: Chh'garh, Punjab govts to give Rs 50 lakh to kin of dead farmers, scribe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The chief ministers of the two Congress-ruled states, along with party leader Rahul Gandhi, have arrived in Lucknow, from where they intend to go to Lakhimpur Kheri to meet the families of the victims.

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

It also clarified that any attempt by Ashish Mishra or his family to influence witnesses and try to delay the trial may lead to the cancellation of his bail.

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Lakhimpur case: SIT charges MoS Mishra's son, 13 others

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The Special Investigation Team investigating the Lakhimpur violence case has filed a chargesheet on Monday in which one accused was added taking the tally of arrested accused to 14.

Lakhimpur incident: Farmers' Union calls for nationwide protests

Lakhimpur incident: Farmers' Union calls for nationwide protests

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Yadav and Singh alleged that BJP MP Mishra issued a 'brazen threat' against the protesting farmers only a few days ago.

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight-week interim bail to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that had left eight people dead.

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Farmer killed in Lakhimpur violence cremated after 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'When in both post-mortems, doctors say that he was not shot, we had not option left but to cremated him'

Govt begins process to amend IPC, CrPC; seeks suggestions from stake holders

Govt begins process to amend IPC, CrPC; seeks suggestions from stake holders

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Mishra said the department-related parliamentary standing committee on home affairs in its 146th report had recommended that there is a need for a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system of the country.

BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

BJP delegation meets Home Secy over attack on Kirit Somaiya

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Somaiya alleged Sena workers attacked him with stones, bottles and chappals.

Official sacked by court says Sheshnag idol found inside Gyanvapi complex

Official sacked by court says Sheshnag idol found inside Gyanvapi complex

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Several sculptures of gods and goddesses along with other structures related to Hindu motifs were seen in the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, said advocate Ajay Kumar Mishra, who was appointed commissioner by a Varanasi court to survey the Gyanvapi-Gauri Shringar complex but was later removed for leaking the information.

Ankur Garg tops Civil Services exam

Ankur Garg tops Civil Services exam

Rediff.com2 May 2003

He is a graduate from the IIT, Delhi.

Gyanvapi videography survey concludes on 3rd day

Gyanvapi videography survey concludes on 3rd day

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The survey was stalled last week amid objections by the mosque committee, which claimed that the advocate commissioner appointed by the court for the survey did not have the mandate to film inside the premises.

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Veeru Devgan's last rites were performed on May 27.

Farmers' 'rail roko' today to seek MoS Mishra's resignation

Farmers' 'rail roko' today to seek MoS Mishra's resignation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In a statement, the umbrella body of farmer unions spearheading the farmers' agitation against the Centre's three agri laws, said 'protests will only be intensified until justice is secured' in the Lakhimpur Kheri case.

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Sacking Ajay Mishra would further antagonise Brahmins in UP already upset with Yogi's government.

'Entire system' trying to protect killers of farmers, charges Kejriwal

'Entire system' trying to protect killers of farmers, charges Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre over the death of farmers during violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for the families of the victims.

Cong steps up attack on govt over Lakhimpur SIT report

Cong steps up attack on govt over Lakhimpur SIT report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Gandhi has given an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha for discussing the SIT report in a case of violence in Lakhimpur Kheri

2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

2 adults can live together without interference from families: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The petitioners contended before the court that both of them are adults and in love with each other. They have been living together as a couple for the last six months but Kamini's parents were harassing them as they want her to marry another man.

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Sikkim flood: 62 missing people found alive; toll rises to 30

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The flash flood affected 25,065 people in four districts - Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong and Namchi, the report said.

CJI administers oath of office to 2 new judges of SC

CJI administers oath of office to 2 new judges of SC

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Chief Justice of India Justice Chandrachud administered the oath of office to the new judges in a swearing-in ceremony at the apex court's auditorium.

Life returns to normalcy in violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri

Life returns to normalcy in violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Two days on, regular activities were witnessed near the Lakhimpur railway station and other market places where vendors and shops were operating as usual.