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SC lifts ban on publishing Amar Singh's tapes

SC lifts ban on publishing Amar Singh's tapes

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lifted its gag order on the media, restraining it from broadcasting and publishing contents of the taped conversations of former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh with top politicians and Bollywood stars.A bench of justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly dismissed Singh's petition and vacated its interim order passed on February 27, 2006 restraining the media from making contents of the conversation public.

My Memories Of Israel

My Memories Of Israel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'Israelis have great love for India,' says Ashish Mehrotra looking back at his memorable visit to Israel a few years ago.

SC seeks feedback on Amar Singh's phone tapping

SC seeks feedback on Amar Singh's phone tapping

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took serious note of unauthorised phone tapping by private telecom companies and sought Centre's response on the action taken against Reliance Infocom for intercepting politician Amar Singh's telephone five years ago.

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.

Amar Singh hits out at Priya Dutt

Amar Singh hits out at Priya Dutt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Hitting out at Priya Dutt for her reported remarks that her father Sunil Dutt would not have liked his son Sanjay Dutt contesting the Lok Sabha polls on a Samajwadi Party ticket, party leader Amar Singh on Wednesday said Dutt junior had campaigned for the party even when the late actor was alive.Singh claimed that when the Congress had asked Sunil Dutt to campaign against Jaya Prada, he had refused. "He had said he would not campaign against people in the industry."

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.

'Govt wants to take away women's fundamental right'

'Govt wants to take away women's fundamental right'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'The government wants to ban surrogacy and take away women's fundamental right to do what she wants with her body.'

Cash-for-votes scam: Amar Singh gets bail

Cash-for-votes scam: Amar Singh gets bail

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Amar Singh was on Thursday granted interim bail till September 19 on health grounds by a Delhi court in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam. The 55-year-old former Samajwadi Party leader was granted interim bail by Special Judge Sangita Dhingra Sehgal. Singh was in judicial custody for nine days. He was arrested on September 6 after he appeared in court in response to its summons for his alleged role in the scam.

Amar Singh alleges insider trading by RIL

Amar Singh alleges insider trading by RIL

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Amar Singh, general secretary of the Samajwadi Party, has written to the Securities and Exchange Board of India alleging insider trading in the shares of Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Petroleum Ltd, on July 9, 2008, just days before his party voted in favour of the current ruling alliance at the centre.

Amar Singh tries to woo Rajputs

Amar Singh tries to woo Rajputs

Rediff.com16 Apr 2003

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.

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

In the short video clip, other crew members could be seen shouting at the passenger after he hit the pilot.

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.

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.

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Congress, SP watch as MLAs help BJP win extra RS seats

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Congress on Tuesday suffered a major upset in Himachal Pradesh at the hands of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Rajya Sabha elections which were marred by cross-voting in all the three states though it won three seats in Karnataka while the saffron party pocketed an extra seat in Uttar Pradesh.

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

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.

JK police reopens 1989 Justice Ganjoo murder case

JK police reopens 1989 Justice Ganjoo murder case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The spokesperson said the identity of all such persons shall be kept secret and protected, besides all useful and relevant information shall be suitably rewarded.

ED submits report in Amar Singh money laundering case

ED submits report in Amar Singh money laundering case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday submitted before a full bench of Allahabad high court its inquiry report on allegations of money laundering against Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh.

Raj is a very soft person: Amar Singh

Raj is a very soft person: Amar Singh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Softening his stand against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh said on Sunday that Raj's statement regarding migrants spreading Malaria was not from his heart.

Amar Singh says he received death threat

Amar Singh says he received death threat

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Friday claimed he had received a death threat while he was coming to attend a press conference in Mumbai.

MP rewards those who helped identify Amar Jyoti vandals

MP rewards those who helped identify Amar Jyoti vandals

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

A reward of Rs 5 lakh was handed over those who helped the police identify the vandals who defaced the Amar Jyothi Memorial in Mumbai.

'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The Central Industrial Security Force, tasked with the security of the ED officials, are using high-resolution body cameras to keep track of activities around Soren's residence, he said.

Second Amar Jawan memorial vandal, 3 more rioters arrested

Second Amar Jawan memorial vandal, 3 more rioters arrested

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The second vandal who damaged the iconic Amar Jawan memorial during the August 11 violence in Mumbai was arrested on Thursday, while the police apprehended three more alleged rioters, taking their number to 58.

Love or hate him, but can't ignore him: Amar Singh

Love or hate him, but can't ignore him: Amar Singh

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

After his friend Amitabh Bachchan became Gujarat's brand ambassador, expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Tuesday said Chief Minister Narendra Modi could be "loved or hated but not ignored".

Amar Singh floats National Front For Small States

Amar Singh floats National Front For Small States

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Desperate to acquire some political identity after being ousted from the Samajwadi Party, one-time high-profile leader Amar Singh has eventually pitched in with a bandwagon of small-time politicians, struggling with their respective demands for creation of smaller states.

Indian Police Force Review: This Is No Singham!

Indian Police Force Review: This Is No Singham!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Rohit Shetty's strengths have been action and humour; the former he delivers in spades, but the latter is totally lacking in Indian Police Force, observes Deepa Gahlot.

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.

SRK to Amar Singh: Don't you scare my kids

SRK to Amar Singh: Don't you scare my kids

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Shah Rukh Khan seems very upset with Amar Singh.

Cash scam: Witness seeks cancellation of Amar Singh's bail

Cash scam: Witness seeks cancellation of Amar Singh's bail

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

An oral plea by a witness to cancel the bail of Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Amar Singh, an accused in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam case, allegedly because he was being threatened on behalf of the parliamentarian, was rejected on Tuesday by a Delhi court.

India needs a Muslim Prime Minister: Amar Singh

India needs a Muslim Prime Minister: Amar Singh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

"For an apology to Muslims, a Muslim Prime Minister is needed," Singh, who recently quit all organisational posts in his party, said while campaigning for party colleague Abu Azmi's son Farhan, who is contesting Bhiwandi assembly by-election in Maharashtra.

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

J-K NIT declares early winter vacation amid protests over social media post

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Non-local students left the institute in the afternoon in a convoy of 15 vehicles under security escort to Jammu for onward journey to their respective home states, officials said.

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja keeps you informed about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024.

ED can investigate charges against Amar Singh: HC

ED can investigate charges against Amar Singh: HC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The Allahabad High Court on Friday held the Enforcement Directorate could launch an investigation into a criminal case filed against former Samajwadi Party secretary general Amar Singh whenever the agency felt the same was required.

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.

Mauritius co eyes stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Mauritius co eyes stake in Amar Chitra Katha

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Tusk Investment, Mauritius, a wholly owned subsidiary of private equity firm Elephant Capital, has sought approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to acquire a 30 per cent stake in Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd (ACK).

The Ultimate Bollywood Challenge

The Ultimate Bollywood Challenge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Phone tapping: Amar Singh appears before cops

Phone tapping: Amar Singh appears before cops

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh Friday appeared before the Delhi police in connection with investigations into his phone tapping allegations.

Varun Gandhi: I'm Akbar of Amar, Akbar, Anthony

Varun Gandhi: I'm Akbar of Amar, Akbar, Anthony

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of parliament Varun Gandhi, who was in the thick of controversy for his anti-Muslim hate speech during the 2009 Lok Sabha election, is undergoing an image makeover, or so it seems.

EOW takes over fraud case against Amar Singh

EOW takes over fraud case against Amar Singh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The Uttar Pradesh government has handed over the case against Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and others for alleged financial fraud amounting to Rs 500 crore to the Economic Offences Wing of the state police, official sources said.