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Team Anna core committee meet postponed

Team Anna core committee meet postponed

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

"The core committee meeting has been postponed due to Annaji's ill health. The date of next meeting will be announced after 4-5 days," Hazare's aide Suresh Pathare said.

Anna detention: BJP threatens nationwide protests

Anna detention: BJP threatens nationwide protests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

In the wake of Anna Hazare's arrest, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday said a "nervous" United Progressive Alliance government was adopting an "undemocratic attitude" by laying down unreasonable conditions on peaceful protestors and misusing the police to serve its ends."The government has been adopting an undemocratic attitude outside Parliament till now. Today this was seen inside the Parliament as well. This government has lost its balance," she said.

Anna's detention: 'No fundamental rights violated'

Anna's detention: 'No fundamental rights violated'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

"No fundamental right has been violated. Section 144 was already in place and anyone who breaks the law can be taken into preventive custody," Noted constituional expert Fali Nariman told rediff.com.

SEE: 43 Grand Slam titles present at the Met Gala!

SEE: 43 Grand Slam titles present at the Met Gala!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Federer, who looked dapper and a sure shot contender to play the next James Bond, caught up with fellow tennis legend, Williams -- in all her pregnant glory!

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

How young Indian chess stars are carrying Anand's legacy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Humpy excited about young Indian chess brigade, says 'can be worthy successor to Anand'

'Students didn't die because of NEET, but because of parental pressure'

'Students didn't die because of NEET, but because of parental pressure'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'My friend scored higher than me in the 12th exam, but he could not clear NEET because his parents could not pay the fees for private coaching.'

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.

'Anna's victory made us happier than WC win'

'Anna's victory made us happier than WC win'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

No sooner did Gandhian Anna Hazare broke his fast unto death by offering water to some women fasting with him, villagers in Ralegan Siddhi, his native place, some 250 km south east of Mumbai, celebrated the moment by bursting crackers and dancing.

No free for all schemes: Priyank Kharge on 5 guarantees

No free for all schemes: Priyank Kharge on 5 guarantees

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the Congress government will try to implement the five poll guarantees as soon as possible, but there will be certain 'rules and regulations'.

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Police advise Team Anna to hospitalise Kejriwal, 2 others

Police advise Team Anna to hospitalise Kejriwal, 2 others

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The Delhi police on Wednesday advised Team Anna to immediately hospitalise Arvind Kejriwal and two other fasting activists and warned that the organisers will be "squarely responsible" if anything untoward happens to them.

Cops tell Team Anna not to make provocative speeches

Cops tell Team Anna not to make provocative speeches

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Delhi Police on Sunday "requested" Team Anna to ensure that speakers at their protest site do not make any "provocative" speeches so that law and order situation in the capital is not disturbed.

On Day 3 of fast, Anna Hazare's BP, blood sugar levels spike

On Day 3 of fast, Anna Hazare's BP, blood sugar levels spike

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Hazare has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday in Ralegan Siddhi village in the Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra and resolution of farmers' issue.

Sonia slams Team Anna, opposition; says will fight for Lokpal

Sonia slams Team Anna, opposition; says will fight for Lokpal

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Asserting that she will fight for the passage of the Lokpal bill in Parliament, a combative Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the Opposition for "obstructionist" tactics and Team Anna for "deliberate and malicious" criticism of the government.

Govt humiliating aam aadmi's sentiments: Anna

Govt humiliating aam aadmi's sentiments: Anna

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Monday accused the office bearers of Congress and Union ministers of intentionally "defaming" the Lokpal movement and the emerging NGO sector in the country.

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

He also launched a strident attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was 'globe-trotting', afraid of facing questions over the Manipur violence.

I salute Anna's Gandhian spirit: Chidambaram

I salute Anna's Gandhian spirit: Chidambaram

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Insisting that there was no wrongdoing in the arrest of Anna Hazare, Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the government would deal with him "administratively and politically" but made it clear that his Jan Lokpal Bill was not acceptable.

Anna's hometown erupts following his detention

Anna's hometown erupts following his detention

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Hundreds of villagers took to the streets along with their cattle to protest the Delhi Police's action. They were later detained by the local police.

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In the manifesto for the polls released in Bengaluru by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in the presence of the state unit chief D K Shivakumar and Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah and others, the party reiterated its five guarantees: Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi and Shakti.

Fight for Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare's fast enters ninth day

Fight for Lokpal Bill: Anna Hazare's fast enters ninth day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

With Lok Sabha taking up the Lokpal bill on Wednesday, there are expectations that Anna Hazare, whose fast entered the ninth day, will call it off after it is passed in the Lower House.

Ukrainians, Russians Battle For Bakhmut

Ukrainians, Russians Battle For Bakhmut

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Russian forces have been attacking Ukrainian troops as part of an offensive to encircle Bakhmut in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

No permission for Team Anna to hold protests in Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

With just three days left for Anna Hazare's fast to commence, members of India Against Corruption are running from pillar to post to secure requisite clearances for Anna's fast, reports Toral Varia Deshpande

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Gandhian and social activist Anna Hazare, who suffers from osteoarthritis, has been admitted to a city hospital for treatment and rest, hospital authorities said on Wednesday.

READ: Anna Hazare's letter to the PM

READ: Anna Hazare's letter to the PM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare has written yet another letter to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, in which he has promise to end his fast if the Parliament passed a resolution on the three issues highlighted by him.

Team Anna's 'political' moves upset government

Team Anna's 'political' moves upset government

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Hectic political activity is on in New Delhi with the government upset with what it terms as Team Anna's attempts to seek political consensus on its Jan Lokpal Bill. There is also uncertainity surrounding the scheduled debate in Parliament over the draft bill.

Fire And Destruction in Ukraine

Fire And Destruction in Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

As the Russian invasion approaches its one-year anniversary and with little let-up in fighting, the Ukrainian economy continues to suffer.

BJP 'solidly' behind Anna's movement: Gadkari

BJP 'solidly' behind Anna's movement: Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari on Thursday announced that Team Anna's Jan Lokpal Bill could form the basis of discussions on Lokpal bill in the parliament.

Congress launches campaign against Anna, Ramdev

Congress launches campaign against Anna, Ramdev

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

The Congress has launched a campaign to counter the anti-graft movement by Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev and accused a section of civil society of trying to weaken democratic institutions.

Vote neither for Congress nor for BJP: Team Anna

Vote neither for Congress nor for BJP: Team Anna

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Team Anna on Saturday urged Himachal Pradesh locals to vote for neither the Congress nor the Bharatiya Janata party in the forthcoming state assembly elections, saying both the parties are hand-in-gloves with each other in fleecing the innocent people of this hill state.

Anna's detention: Oppn may boycott Parliament

Anna's detention: Oppn may boycott Parliament

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

All Opposition political parties were united on Tuesday in their condemnation of the government's decision to detain Anna Hazare and his aides, hours before the Gandhian activist was scheduled to go on an indefinite fast against corruption in New Delhi. Leaders of the Left Front are scheduled to meet their counterparts in the Bharatiya Janata Party and other Opposition parties at 2 pm on Tuesday to chalk out their strategy in the wake of Hazare's detention.

Anna destabilising the country, says Congress

Anna destabilising the country, says Congress

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

Ahead of Anna Hazare's proposed fast on Lokpal, the Congress on Sunday launched a no-holds-barred attack, saying he should first clarify the "serious" findings against him of a commission that probed graft charges and accused him of attempting to bring instability in the country.

Team Anna divided over Hazare's praise for MNS chief

Team Anna divided over Hazare's praise for MNS chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Team Anna appeared to be divided on Raj Thackeray on Thursday with Anna Hazare praising the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray saying his work "appeals" to him and its key member Prashant Bhushan disapproving his politics.

No single party should be targeted on Lokpal: Team Anna

No single party should be targeted on Lokpal: Team Anna

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Team Anna's core committee met in Monday at Ghaziabad amidst suggestions that the anti-corruption movement should not target a single political party in the future.

Anna Hazare begins 'Janatantra Yatra' from Amritsar

Anna Hazare begins 'Janatantra Yatra' from Amritsar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Sunday embarked on his 'Janatantra Yatra' (walk for democracy) in Amritsar to rally support against the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government in the run-up to the next general elections.

Threats are routine; work must continue: Anna Hazare

Threats are routine; work must continue: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Social activist Anna Hazare has called upon his supporters to ignore the threat to his life and to continue working.

Political mistake if Anna floats party: Bihar Dy CM

Political mistake if Anna floats party: Bihar Dy CM

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday said it would be 'a political mistake' if Gandhian Anna Hazare floated a political party.

Saddened by allegations against Kejriwal, says Anna Hazare

Saddened by allegations against Kejriwal, says Anna Hazare

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Anna Hazare said, "What I am seeing on the television makes me sad. I have been fighting for the last 40 years, Kejriwal also came along with me. Ousted Aam Aadmi Party leader Kapil Mishra's allegations against Kejriwal are really saddening."

Apologise or face legal action: Virbhadra tells Team Anna

Apologise or face legal action: Virbhadra tells Team Anna

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Rubbishing allegations of corruption against him by Team Anna, Union Minister Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday sought an unconditional apology from its key member Arvind Kejriwal for "maligning" his name, failing which he threatened to initiate legal action against him.

Harika draws with Anna Muzychuk

Harika draws with Anna Muzychuk

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

World junior girls' champion Dronavalli Harika played out an easy draw as white with Anna Muzychuk of Slovenia in the first game of the second round of the ongoing World Women's Chess Championship in Nalchik, Russia. Harika, who had beaten Russian Vera Nebolsina in the first round to advance to the last 32 stage in this knock-out event, will play the return game on Tuesday with black.

Team Anna ends 10-day fast, announces political party

Team Anna ends 10-day fast, announces political party

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Indicating steps towards forming a political party, Team Anna on Friday announced launching of a "movement" and putting up candidates in the 2014 elections.