News for 'Anna'

Two key aides quit OPS group, urge EPS to unite AIADMK for TN polls

Two key aides quit OPS group, urge EPS to unite AIADMK for TN polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

They teamed up with a former AIADMK leader KC Palanisami and appealed to the AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and Panneerselvam to merge their factions and strive for the united AIADMK's victory in the 2026 assembly election.

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

US House passes $95-bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

One bill provides $60.8 billion for Ukraine, with over 80 percent of it for helping Kyiv amid its ongoing war with Russia, including replenishing supplies of US made weapons and ammunition.

Puneeth: Anna Bond is not a Bond film

Puneeth: Anna Bond is not a Bond film

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The much awaited film releases tomorrow.

Humpy leads Indian challenge; Goryachkina, Tingjie start as favourites

Humpy leads Indian challenge; Goryachkina, Tingjie start as favourites

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy will spearhead the Indian challenge in the Women's candidates' chess tournament that will get underway in Toronto, Canada from Wednesday.

'Team Anna using Hazare for political ambitions'

'Team Anna using Hazare for political ambitions'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

After claiming that Anna Hazare's key aides were 'fascists and undemocratic,' his former blogger Raju Parulekar on Wednesday alleged that Arvind Kejriwal and others were using the activist to further their political ambitions.

Priyanka-Nick Celebrate Malti's Birthday

Priyanka-Nick Celebrate Malti's Birthday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' daughter Maltie Marie turned two on January 15, and the proud parents threw a lavish Elmo-themed party.

Fasting competitions next? Stars ask Anna Hazare

Fasting competitions next? Stars ask Anna Hazare

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Complaint against Bedi false: Team Anna

Complaint against Bedi false: Team Anna

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Coming out in strong support of Kiran Bedi, Team Anna today said a case of misappropriation of funds has been lodged against the activist not for fraud and cheating but for fighting for a strong Lokpal Bill.

Team Anna should stand united: Ramdev

Team Anna should stand united: Ramdev

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

"They should not indulge in levelling charges against each other and they must keep away from any controversial act because the government has one motto -- to defame all those who speak against it," Ramdev said in Ghaziabad.

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Anna Hazare is no common dude

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

'What does the poor common man do?' asks Brigadier Krishan Mehra (retd). 'He does not have the wherewithal to fight the system. Anna has provided this Aam Aadmi a ray of hope.'

Is Anna Shastri's brother? Ask villagers!

Is Anna Shastri's brother? Ask villagers!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Support for Anna is growing day by day in Kota, Rajasthan with scores of people conducting candlelight marches and organising rallies with some even seeing a reflection of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri in his personality.

Phase I: Touch And Go Seats

Phase I: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Polling for the first phase of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections commences on Friday, April 19, 2024, with 102 seats out of 543 seats going to the polls.

Anna's rubbishes corruption charges, dares govt

Anna's rubbishes corruption charges, dares govt

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

Social Activist Anna Hazare hit back at Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari for making false allegations against him and challenged the government to register a First Information Report against him and investigate the claims made by Tewari at a press conference.

Anna a permanent source of inspiration: Kumar Vishwas

Anna a permanent source of inspiration: Kumar Vishwas

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Reflecting a thaw in their relations with Anna Hazare, a team of Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday called on the Gandhian whose indefinite fast entered its third day and vowed to continue lending support to his fight for an effective Jan Lokpal.

Anna episode 'mishandled': UP Congress MP

Anna episode 'mishandled': UP Congress MP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Raising serious objections against the manner in which the entire Anna Hazare episode was handled by the Congress leadership during the absence of its President Sonia Gandhi, a Congress member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh has shot off a letter to party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi, urging him to get the whole affair investigated by a panel of seasoned Congressmen.

Anna campaign 'somewhat artificial': Irom Sharmila

Anna campaign 'somewhat artificial': Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Irom Sharmila, who has been on fast close to 11 years to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act(AFSPA) in Manipur, feels Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption is "somewhat artificial."

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Anna Hazare discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare, who was admitted to a hospital in Gurgaon on December 7 with complaints of acidity and stress, was discharged on Monday afternoon.

PM condemns attack on Team Anna

PM condemns attack on Team Anna

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Condemning the recent assaults on civil society activists and stating that Anna Hazare's movement had served its purpose, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday assured that a bill for a strong Lokpal would soon be cleared.

Centre has BETRAYED us, says Team Anna

Centre has BETRAYED us, says Team Anna

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Fresh signs of trouble emerged on the Lokpal issue on Saturday with activist Anna Hazare and his aides terming as a "betrayal" the government's refusal to pass a resolution over the issue, response that the Parliament after the debate will not pass the resolution, which is their prime demand.

Team Anna invites Bukhari to Ramlila maidan

Team Anna invites Bukhari to Ramlila maidan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Bukhari had expressed strong resentment and sought to know why Hazare and his campaign managers had not done more to involve Muslims in their anti-graft movement.

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Bollywood speaks up in Anna Hazare's defence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Anna's victory: 11 MANTRAS for entrepreneurs!

Anna's victory: 11 MANTRAS for entrepreneurs!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Anna's movement is likely to be a game-changer and will shift the rules of the game in favour of value-creators.

Team Anna conspired against me: Agnivesh

Team Anna conspired against me: Agnivesh

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Activist Swami Agnivesh, a prominent associate of Anna Hazare, today accused certain members of Team Anna of "conspiring" against him and said because of this he decided to go his way.

'Team Anna has started playing anti-Congress games'

'Team Anna has started playing anti-Congress games'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Rajendra Singh and P B Rajagopal, disgruntled members of Team Anna and former aides of activist Anna Hazare, tell Sahim Salim why they have walked out of the core committee

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The Tamil superstar called Hazare's movement a 'bloodless revolution.'

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, now on the side of two leading ladies -- Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati -- thinks Anna Hazare ditched the Bengal chief minister, resulting in the poor turnout at Didi's Delhi rally on Wednesday.

Team Anna turning agitation into a 'joke': Cong

Team Anna turning agitation into a 'joke': Cong

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Congress on Friday hit out at Anna Hazare and his team accusing them of turning dharnas into a 'joke' as their indefinite fast against corruption entered its third day with yoga guru Ramdev today joining them.

Another late night Govt-Team Anna meeting

Another late night Govt-Team Anna meeting

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Government and Team Anna had a late night meeting on the eve of a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Lokpal issue which may lead to Anna Hazare calling off his 11-day hunger strike.

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

'Seeing Modi In Person Is Electrifying'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

'Everybody is excited about the New York event. Everybody wants to see him.' 'Imagine traveling from as far as the West Coast, it's a testament to Modiji.'

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Candidates: Gukesh outwits Alireza, takes sole lead

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Teenaged Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh shot into sole lead after defeating Firouzja Alireza of France in the 13th and penultimate round of Candidates' Chess tournament in Toronto on Saturday, his quest for the extraordinary placing him on the cusp of becoming the youngest ever World Championship contender.

'Indran-Chandran!': Jadeja wishes Ashwin in Rajni style!

'Indran-Chandran!': Jadeja wishes Ashwin in Rajni style!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Ravindra Jadeja termed his spin partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin as 'Indran-Chandran'.

BJP supports Anna-Ramdev movement: Uma

BJP supports Anna-Ramdev movement: Uma

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti on Monday expressed strong support for the movements of Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev and said that prime minister must be brought under the Lokpal Bill.

Anna supporter enters Parliament, shouts slogans

Anna supporter enters Parliament, shouts slogans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Parliament complex on Friday witnessed high drama as a supporter of Anna Hazare shouted slogans in favour of the Gandhian before being taken away by the security personnel.

MUST READ: WHY Team Anna is joining politics

MUST READ: WHY Team Anna is joining politics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Team Anna on Friday ended its nine-day fast and announced its decision to join politics. Arvind Kejriwal, a member of Team Anna's Core Committee, stated that the group wanted to change the system by cleaning it up.

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'There was a time when a movie star could win an election just by stepping into politics. That era is over.'

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: Why New York pitch has been 'tough' for batters!

T20 World Cup: Why New York pitch has been 'tough' for batters!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram claimed that batting on a 'slow and fresh' pitch in New York has been tough.

Candidates: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi to stay in joint lead

Candidates: Gukesh draws with Nepomniachtchi to stay in joint lead

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh held on to the joint top spot with Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi after they played out an easy draw in the 10th round of the Candidates chess tournament in Toronto.

Why Anna Hazare is now fashionable!

Why Anna Hazare is now fashionable!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The Indian fashion industry reacts to the anti corruption movement and tells us why they see Anna Hazare as a new icon

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Kerala was warned early about landslides, but...: Shah

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Centre had sent multiple advance warnings to the Kerala government about possible floods and landslides in the state, starting as early as July 23, and nine National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams were rushed to the state the same day.