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Air Chief Marshal A P Singh takes over as IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh takes over as IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, an accomplished fighter pilot with more than 5,000 hours of flying experience, on Monday assumed charge as new chief of the Indian Air Force, succeeding incumbent Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.

'Will consider if Amar proposes to rejoin SP'

'Will consider if Amar proposes to rejoin SP'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The meeting between Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh is a "good beginning" and if Singh gives any proposal to rejoin the party it will be considered, senior party leader Shivpal Yadav said on Tuesday.

What Are Wamiqa, Tripti, Sunidhi Watching?

What Are Wamiqa, Tripti, Sunidhi Watching?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila, starring Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra, is getting rave reviews.

How Much Was Madhuri's Dhak Dhak Outfit Sold For?

How Much Was Madhuri's Dhak Dhak Outfit Sold For?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'Why don't I organise an auction of cinematic memorabilia?' recalls Dinesh Raheja. 'There are sure to be legions of film buffs who will cherish the chance to own souvenirs intimately associated with their favourite stars onscreen.'

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Amar ridicules Mulayam's 'anti-English' stand

Amar ridicules Mulayam's 'anti-English' stand

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

In an apparent ridicule of Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'anti-English stand', Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Wednesday said had the party chief been so then his children would not have studied abroad.

Film Body Wants Diljit Dosanjh Banned; He Reacts

Film Body Wants Diljit Dosanjh Banned; He Reacts

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Amid a storm surrounding his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh has taken to social media with a cryptic message.

HAL Speeds Up Tejas Production

HAL Speeds Up Tejas Production

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

HAL has assured the IAF that 12 Mk1A aircraft will be delivered by the end of 2025-2026.

Know Who Amitabh's Friends Are?

Know Who Amitabh's Friends Are?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'I don't have many friends. The ones that I have, I'm very proud of and happy with.'

Probe money laundering charges against Amar: HC

Probe money laundering charges against Amar: HC

Rediff.com20 May 2011

The Allahabad high court on Friday directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate charges of money laundering against Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Amar Singh, saying that the matter needed a thorough probe as it had "national ramifications". The court gave the direction while dismissing a petition filed by the former Samajwadi Party general secretary, who had challenged an FIR lodged in Kanpur nearly two years ago.

No dearth of options if forced to leave SP: Amar

No dearth of options if forced to leave SP: Amar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

In an apparent reference to Ram Gopal's remark that he (Singh) has lost his "mental balance", Amar Singh wrote in his blog: "He (Ram Gopal) says something in the morning and by evening changes his stance. Since Ram Gopal belongs to Mulayam Singh Yadav's family I don't want to react to his comments."

'Back stabber' Amar won't be taken back into party: SP

'Back stabber' Amar won't be taken back into party: SP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Samajwadi Party on Sunday sought to trash the reports about Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh returning to its fold, saying the speculation was "misleading" and the party has suffered losses due to him and will not repeat the history.

Disha, Rashmika, Ananya's Stylish Night Out

Disha, Rashmika, Ananya's Stylish Night Out

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The fourth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons awards saw a splash of A-listers walk down the red carpet.

Mayawati conspiring to eliminate SP leaders: Amar

Mayawati conspiring to eliminate SP leaders: Amar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh on Thursday alleged that the government was 'hatching a conspiracy to eliminate' its top leadership, including president Mulayam Singh Yadav. "Mayawati, through the state police chief Vikram Singh and additional director general of police (law and order) Brijlal, wants to eliminate me, Mulayam, Shivpal Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav," Amar claimed.

Mulayam's anti-English drive a facade: Amar

Mulayam's anti-English drive a facade: Amar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh said on Saturday that party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's claims of being anti-English education were just a facade meant to gain political mileage.

Mayawati behind FIR against Amar, Amitabh: Mulayam

Mayawati behind FIR against Amar, Amitabh: Mulayam

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday blamed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for the first information report registered against his man Friday Amar Singh and his bosom pal superstar Amitabh Bachchan in Kanpur on Thursday.

'Not a single jet lost in Op Sindoor': Pak def min rejects IAF claims

'Not a single jet lost in Op Sindoor': Pak def min rejects IAF claims

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has denied claims by the Indian Air Force that it shot down Pakistani aircraft during Operation Sindoor, calling the assertions 'implausible' and 'ill-timed'.

SP expels Amar, Jaya Prada for 'denting image'

SP expels Amar, Jaya Prada for 'denting image'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Terming Amar Singh and Jaya Prada as 'intruders,' Samajwadi Party today expelled them from the party on grounds of indulging in anti-party activities and denting its socialist image.

Only 1 of 4 named: Cong slams govt over skewed delegation picks

Only 1 of 4 named: Cong slams govt over skewed delegation picks

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The opposition party, however, said the four eminent Congress MPs and leaders who have been included at the instance of the Modi government will, of course, go with the delegations and make their contributions.

Shibu Soren's mortal remains taken to Ranchi

Shibu Soren's mortal remains taken to Ranchi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Mortal remains of veteran tribal leader and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) patriarch Shibu Soren reached Ranchi. Thousands gathered to pay their respects. Last rites to be performed in his native village.

Singur issue: Mamata, Amar meet President, PM

Singur issue: Mamata, Amar meet President, PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh along with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banjeree met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday and apprised them of how farmers faced a tough time in Singur because of anti-farmer policies of the West Bengal government. He accused the Tatas of ditching people of West Bengal, especially Singur, over their failure to honour the terms of the agreement and leaving the state for Gujarat.

Mulayam always hankered after power, says Amar

Mulayam always hankered after power, says Amar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Firing yet another salvo at his mentor, ousted Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Monday said Mulayam Singh Yadav always hankered after power as was evident from his holding the post of the Uttar Pradesh chief minister thrice.

Killed Delhi cop's kin rejects Amar's cheque

Killed Delhi cop's kin rejects Amar's cheque

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Samajwadi party leader Amar Singh, who gave Rs10 lakh to the widow of inspector Mohan Chander Sharma for defending the nation, has now demanded a judicial probe into the alleged encounter, which he describes as fake encounter now.

Advani's comments come from frustration: Amar Sing

Advani's comments come from frustration: Amar Sing

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Stung by BJP leader L K Advani's comment on "dalal (broker)" in politics, SP leader Amar Singh on Tuesday hit back at the Leader of the Opposition for making a "direct attack" on him.

Warrant against Amar for skipping court hearings

Warrant against Amar for skipping court hearings

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A Delhi court on Tuesday issued a bailable warrant against Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh for failing to appear before it to depose in a two-year-old cheating case filed by him.

Amar says SP used him as a 'dustbin'

Amar says SP used him as a 'dustbin'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Thursday accused the party leadership of using him as a 'dust bin' and shifting the blame on him for decisions that later backfired.

Amar blames Digvijay for strained Congress-SP ties

Amar blames Digvijay for strained Congress-SP ties

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

The war of words between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party intensified on Tuesday, with SP General Secretary Amar Singh saying All India Congress Committee General Secretary Digvijay Singh should be held responsible, if the alliance between the two parties breaks.Singh stated that his party helped the Congress at 'times of difficulty' and instead of being thankful, their party leaders were giving irresponsible statements.

Amar reveals deal with UPA to exonerate Mulayam

Amar reveals deal with UPA to exonerate Mulayam

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Expelled leader Amar Singh on Tuesday hit back at the Samajwadi Party, saying that the only deal he tried to strike with the United Progressive Alliance government in 2008 was to 'exonerate' Mulayam Singh Yadav from the disproportionate assets case."I did not make any deal but only asked for one favour from the UPA government and that was the exoneration of SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav from the disproportionate assets case," he said.

'Act of war': Sharif raises Kashmir, Indus, Op Sindoor at UN

'Act of war': Sharif raises Kashmir, Indus, Op Sindoor at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

In his address, Sharif praised US President Donald Trump, saying his "efforts for peace helped avert a ... war in South Asia".

Wonder how Bhushan calls himself honest: Amar

Wonder how Bhushan calls himself honest: Amar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

In the continuing war of words with the Bhushans, Amar Singh on Wednesday dismissed the claim of eminent lawyer Shanti Bhushan that the two have never met and that he had used his chartered aircraft to go to Lucknow for appearing in a case.

Amar told us Bhushan spoke to Mulayam: Delhi Police

Amar told us Bhushan spoke to Mulayam: Delhi Police

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Delhi Police on Friday told a court that it did not find it necessary to record the statements of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh to ascertain the authenticity of voices on the CD purportedly having their talks with lawyer and Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan.

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The mortal remains of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh.

Akhilesh fantastic CM, but needs time to be mass leader: Amar

Akhilesh fantastic CM, but needs time to be mass leader: Amar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Singh, who was accused by the Akhilesh camp of trying to destroy the party, thanked SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav, and his brother Shivpal Yadav, the state party chief, for standing by him and described Mulayam as the 'core' and 'father' of the Samajwadi Party.

SC slams govt, RCom over Amar phone tapping

SC slams govt, RCom over Amar phone tapping

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the government for not cancelling the licence of Reliance Infocomm for illegally tapping the telephone of politician Amar Singh on the basis of forged orders. "Why didn't you cancel the licence of the service provider? It's gross negligence. Either the service provider was doing this deliberately or because of its incompetence on the basis of a letter full of errors," said the apex court.

CD case: Cops to take voice samples of Bhushan, Amar

CD case: Cops to take voice samples of Bhushan, Amar

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

A Delhi court on Friday allowed the police to take voice samples of senior advocate Shanti Bhushan and politicians Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh for further investigation into the controversial CD case.

Cash-for-vote: Delhi police arrests 'Amar's man'

Cash-for-vote: Delhi police arrests 'Amar's man'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

The Delhi Police on Sunday arrested Sanjeev Saxena, considered close to former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh, in connection with the 2008 cash-for-vote scam in Parliament.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

24 teams, 5 venues.. Durand Cup to begin on July 23

24 teams, 5 venues.. Durand Cup to begin on July 23

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

A total of 24 teams will vie for the top honours in the 134th edition of the Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament, to be played across five states from July 23 till August 23.

Parl panel has no plans to call Amar, Patel

Parl panel has no plans to call Amar, Patel

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The Parliamentary committee examining the cash-for-vote scam has no plans as of now to call Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and Congress leader Ahmed Patel for questioning.

Sonia has no role in hounding Big B: Amar

Sonia has no role in hounding Big B: Amar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Expelled SP leader Amar Singh, who has been sending friendly signals to Congress leadership, on Thursday defended Sonia Gandhi in the row involving Amitabh Bachchan, saying he did not see her hand in "hounding" of the actor.