News for 'Ashok Sharma'

U'khand glacier disaster: 26 bodies recovered, 171 missing

U'khand glacier disaster: 26 bodies recovered, 171 missing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said saving lives and extending all help to the families of the deceased is the state government's priority.

Smith's Pune take on Maxwell's Punjab

Smith's Pune take on Maxwell's Punjab

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant look to build on gains against Kings XI Punjab.

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'He is not acting solo.' 'The plot may have people within the Congress and outside.'

All 6 accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case acquitted

All 6 accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case acquitted

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Additional Judicial Magistrate acquitted the six men, giving them benefit of the doubt, according to a lawyer.

Long live vote-bank politics!

Long live vote-bank politics!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Upholding principles was a luxury when there were charismatic leaders capable of winning elections without stooping low to indulge in identity politics, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Nirbhaya convict moves SC against mercy plea rejection

Nirbhaya convict moves SC against mercy plea rejection

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought response from the four death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case on the Centre's appeal challenging the Delhi high court verdict which dismissed its plea against stay on their execution.

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

This was due to the fact that they had already won the Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.

What really happened on October 30-31 in Bhopal?

What really happened on October 30-31 in Bhopal?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore reports from Bhopal and Manikhedi Kot, Etkhedi Kot and Kejra Dev, about the October 30-31 escape and encounter in which 8 prisoners were killed, a case that has many questions and few answers.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Dinda will fly to Australia as Ishant's substitute: Ganguly

Dinda will fly to Australia as Ishant's substitute: Ganguly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Former Skipper Sourav Ganguly revealed that Bengal pacer Ashok Dinda will fly to Australia as cover for injured fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who has been ruled out of a three-day practice match starting in Canberra on Monday.

'We have stayed true to Major Sandeep's life'

'We have stayed true to Major Sandeep's life'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Every scene we have written in the film encapsulates the spirit of his life.'

Geetika's mother kills self; family blames Kanda again

Geetika's mother kills self; family blames Kanda again

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

In a new twist in the sensational Geetika Sharma case, her mother also committed suicide Friday with the family blaming former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda, six months after the former airhostess ended her life alleging harassment by the MLA.

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Ranji: Shorey's ton in vain as Jharkhand oust Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

A round-up of the fourth and final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Sonia to G23 at CWC meet: I am full-time, hand-on Congress president

Sonia to G23 at CWC meet: I am full-time, hand-on Congress president

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

In an apparent message to the G23, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said she is a full-time, hands-on party president and there is no need for leaders to speak to her through the media.

Yadav doubtful for 2nd Test, Dinda called up as cover

Yadav doubtful for 2nd Test, Dinda called up as cover

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Indian fast bowler Umesh Yadav was on Wednesday rendered doubtful for the second cricket Test against England, starting Friday, due to a lower back problem.

Can same-case convicts be hanged together? SC to rule

Can same-case convicts be hanged together? SC to rule

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The execution of death warrants of these convicts have been deferred thrice so far due to delays by them in exhausting their legal remedies.

Maha:CM's mom-in-law had a stake in Adarsh society

Maha:CM's mom-in-law had a stake in Adarsh society

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has sought information on the row over the allotment of a prime plot of land to Adarsh co-operative housing society but it has now emerged that the members include his late mother-in-law Bhagwati Manoharlal Sharma. Chavan was unavailable for comment. The name of Sharma, who died in July, appears in the official list submitted by the society whose beneficiaries include former services chiefs, politicians and bureaucrats.

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

Rana Kapoor to continue as Yes Bank MD & CEO

Rana Kapoor to continue as Yes Bank MD & CEO

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Kapoor was among the founding team of Yes Bank, along with Ashok Kapur who died in 2008.

Sonia Gandhi holds meet with Congress 'rebels'

Sonia Gandhi holds meet with Congress 'rebels'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The meeting also includes some of Sonia Gandhi's close associates and is the first effort by the Congress leadership for a reproachment with those who raised questions over the leadership.

'Check authenticity': Union Min served notice on Rajasthan sting

'Check authenticity': Union Min served notice on Rajasthan sting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Congress has alleged that Shekhawat wants to destabilise chief minister Ashok Gehlot-led government in Rajasthan.

Vijay Hazare: Dhawan blasts century to power Delhi to win

Vijay Hazare: Dhawan blasts century to power Delhi to win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Saturday.

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last and final judicial remedy available to a person convicted by courts of law.

Former CM's wife lent Rs 6 lakh to kin for buying Adarsh flat

Former CM's wife lent Rs 6 lakh to kin for buying Adarsh flat

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan's wife Amita had lent Rs 6 lakh to her sister-in-law Seema Sharma to purchase a flat in the scam-tainted Adarsh building located in south Mumbai.

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'The Congress can exist without (someone from) the Nehru-Gandhi family being its president.'

COVID-19 tally nears 53K; India among 20-worst hit nations

COVID-19 tally nears 53K; India among 20-worst hit nations

Rediff.com7 May 2020

While Maharashtra and Gujarat continue to top the nationwide tally, Tamil Nadu has now crossed the 5,000 mark. The death toll of the southern state has reached 37, with two more women succumbing to COVID-19 during the day.

Gehlot orders re-probe into Pehlu Khan case

Gehlot orders re-probe into Pehlu Khan case

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The chief minister took the decision in a high-level review meeting held for examining the shortcomings in the probe and the findings of the court, said an official statement.

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking time-bound probe, including by an apex court-appointed commission, into the tractor rally violence in the national capital on the Republic Day saying the government is already inquiring the matter and the Prime Minister has stated that law will take its own course.

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

How Pilot was trapped in the Chakravyuh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

By Monday morning, a dozen dissidents were ready to leave the Pilot camp. Having found a hole at the bottom of his boat, Pilot, with dwindling numbers, in sheer desperation, connected with Priyanka Gandhi, reveals Prakash Bhandari.

People paying for discord in Cong: Vasundhara Raje

People paying for discord in Cong: Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

This is the first reaction by senior BJP leader Raje who has been the chief minister of the state for two terms.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Chopper makes emergency landing; CM Gehlot, others safe

Chopper makes emergency landing; CM Gehlot, others safe

Rediff.com20 Nov 2011

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday escaped unhurt when the helicopter carrying him made an emergency landing in Churu district after one of its rotor blades got damaged.

Blame game serves no purpose: Sachin Pilot on Kota deaths

Blame game serves no purpose: Sachin Pilot on Kota deaths

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Saturday visited Kota's JK Lon Hospital, where over 100 newborns have died in a month and said that accountability should be fixed in the matter.

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's plea, hanging tomorrow

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's plea, hanging tomorrow

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The petition sought recording of calls, documents and reports by an investigating agency like CBI and to declare that the convict has legal and constitutional rights to approach any court at any time even in the last minute of hanging.

Konkona, Manisha win Dadasaheb Phalke Awards

Konkona, Manisha win Dadasaheb Phalke Awards

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Bollywood gets felicitated at an awards ceremony.

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

BJP won't take Gopal Kanda's support: Prasad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

"I want to clarify one thing that the BJP is not going to take the support of Kanda," he told reporters in Chandigarh.

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Congress' protests in the national capital were replicated in other parts of the country.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

He has also convened the first meeting of the extended CWC on July 22 to chalk out the party's future strategy.