News for 'Amar'

Cash-for-votes: Delhi HC grants bail to Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes: Delhi HC grants bail to Amar Singh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, who was arrested in connection with his alleged role in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, on medical grounds.

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

9 Sequels Coming Up in 2024

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

There's a whole slew of sequels coming up, and Joginder Tuteja lists them for us.

Amar Bose of Bose Corp gives majority of stock to MIT

Amar Bose of Bose Corp gives majority of stock to MIT

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Amar Bose has given his alma mater MIT a majority of the stock of his audio equipment maker company.

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.

Notes waved in Parliament could be from BJP: Amar Singh

Notes waved in Parliament could be from BJP: Amar Singh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani on Monday created flutters in a local court in New Delhi when he claimed that the money produced in the Lok Sabha during the cash-for-vote scam was "likely to be from the BJP".

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.

Why no action against Bhushans in CD case, asks Amar

Why no action against Bhushans in CD case, asks Amar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Raking up the controversial CD issue, expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Tuesday asked why the Delhi police was not taking action against lawyers Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan. "Since the Delhi police says that the CD -- in which Shanti Bhushan purportedly offered to manage a judge through his lawyer son Prashant -- is genuine, then their place is in Tihar jail and not next to Anna Hazare," he said.

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.

Cash-for-votes scam: Clean chit for Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes scam: Clean chit for Amar Singh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

In its report, the committee is understood to have suggested that the money trail could be probed by an investigating agency like CBI or the Income Tax Department. The 600-page report carries evidence given by witnesses and verbatim transcriptions of sittings as also the 'dissent' notes by BJP's V K Malhotra, Mohd Salim (CPI-M) and Ramgopal Yadav (SP).

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.

Cash-for-vote: Cops to grill Amar Singh on Friday

Cash-for-vote: Cops to grill Amar Singh on Friday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Taking forward its probe in the cash-for-vote scam, the Delhi police is all set to grill Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh on Friday for his alleged role in the sensational case.

Cash-for-vote: Police seeks MHA's nod to quiz Amar

Cash-for-vote: Police seeks MHA's nod to quiz Amar

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Delhi Police has approached the Union home ministry seeking permission to question MP Amar Singh in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam.

BSP, BJP hand in glove with each other: Amar

BSP, BJP hand in glove with each other: Amar

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Attacking the Bahujan Samaj Party, the Samajwadi Party said on Tuesday that the Mayawati-led party was a "B-team" of Bharatiya Janata Party and the two parties were hand in glove with each other.

The culture of Cong is servility, says Amar Singh

The culture of Cong is servility, says Amar Singh

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

Under fire from different quarters over the tie-up with Kalyan Singh, the Samajwadi Party today accused certain Congress leaders of "fanning" the issue, but made it clear that it would not break the alliance with the grand old party.

Ban SP, send Amar Singh to Pakistan: Bal Thackeray

Ban SP, send Amar Singh to Pakistan: Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

In an editorial of Sena newspaper Samna, the senior Thackeray claimed that some of the terrorists arrested in the Jamia Nagar Batla House encounter were activists of Samajwadi Party and for this reason the party should be uprooted for the sake of the country's interest.

SC notice to Amar Singh in phone tapping case

SC notice to Amar Singh in phone tapping case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The Amar Singh phone tapping controversy on Thursday took a new twist with the Supreme Court issuing notice to Samajwadi Party General Secretary as to why contempt proceedings be not initiated against him for entering into conversation allegedly undermining the judiciary.

War of Words II - Rahul bachcha: Amar Singh

War of Words II - Rahul bachcha: Amar Singh

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

'I will follow his (Rahul Gandhi) advice of not taking a bachcha seriously and will continue to ignore him,' the Samajwadi Party general secretary said.

Remembering Amar Bose: The label 'Great Man' fits him to a T

Remembering Amar Bose: The label 'Great Man' fits him to a T

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Sree Sreenivasan recalls his encounters with the pioneer of sound who passed away on Friday and gives a sense of how many lives he touched -- in big and small ways.

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

Sensex ends 107 points lower in choppy trade

Sensex ends 107 points lower in choppy trade

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Among the Sensex firms, Larsen & Toubro, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel, Titan, Bajaj Finance, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and Nestle were the major laggards. Maruti, Power Grid, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, NTPC, HDFC Bank, ITC and IndusInd Bank were the gainers.

BJP tried to topple UPA govt, says Amar Singh

BJP tried to topple UPA govt, says Amar Singh

Rediff.com6 Jul 2008

The BJP had come up with a fresh proposal just four days ago to the Samajwadi Party for toppling the Manmohan Singh government and had claimed the backing of Left as also the BSP to the move, SP leader Amar Singh claimed on Sunday.

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.

Out, but not down, wily Amar cosies up to Cong

Out, but not down, wily Amar cosies up to Cong

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

"It is not where the party president says something and the next day the exact opposite of what he had said happens. This gives out a bad image of party because it affects political credibility of the party," Singh told PTI in an interview.

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.

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.

Amar Singh: I did not gift Bentley to Abhishek

Amar Singh: I did not gift Bentley to Abhishek

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The politician claims that he bought the car.

'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.'

'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.

Sea of people in Saifai for Mulayam Singh Yadav's last rites

Sea of people in Saifai for Mulayam Singh Yadav's last rites

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Frequent chants of "netaji amar rahe, amar rahe amar rahe (long live netaji!)" by lakhs of people rent the air.

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.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

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.

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.

Amar Singh gets Z security; says Akhilesh forged signatures to prove support

Amar Singh gets Z security; says Akhilesh forged signatures to prove support

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

He said the national executive meeting called earlier on January 1 was not legal.

Amar Singh now asks for action on 44 complaints

Amar Singh now asks for action on 44 complaints

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Amar Singh has asked President Kalam to take a decision on these in a non-partisan manner.

'Dilipsaab couldn't recognise us'

'Dilipsaab couldn't recognise us'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'It was heartbreaking. We couldn't see him like that.'

Cash-for-votes: Police to file report on complaint against Amar

Cash-for-votes: Police to file report on complaint against Amar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The Delhi police was directed on Monday by a local court to file a report on a complaint of a key prosecution witness in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam case that Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh and others had threatened and kidnapped him ahead of his deposition before a Parliamentary committee.

Kalyan Singh won't get SP ticket, says Amar Singh

Kalyan Singh won't get SP ticket, says Amar Singh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday said that former Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh has neither joined the party nor is he being given party ticket for the forthcoming elections. "Mulayam Yadav Kalyan Singh ke raste pe nahi, Kalyan Mulayam ke raste pe hai (Mulayam is not following Kalyan's path, Kalyan is following in Mulayam's footsteps)," party General Secretary Amar Singh said, responding to criticism over the former Uttar Pradesh CM's association with the SP.

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh's bail rejected, to be re-arrested

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh's bail rejected, to be re-arrested

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh would be arrested again as Delhi court dismissed his regular as well as interim bail pleas in the 2008 cash-for-votes scam on Wednesday.

Cash-for-vote a matter between Amar Singh and BJP: Cong

Cash-for-vote a matter between Amar Singh and BJP: Cong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

The Congress on Wednesday said that the cash-for-vote scam was a matter between former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and the Bharatiya Janata Party and there is "not a shred of evidence against any Congress leader".