News for 'Azad'

Sussanne Calls Hrithik-Saba 'Beautiful'

Sussanne Calls Hrithik-Saba 'Beautiful'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Love birds Saba Azad and Hrithik Roshan are enjoying their Argentinian vacation.

Azad made leader of Congress in Rajya Sabha

Azad made leader of Congress in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Former Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday appeared all set to become Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha after his appointment as Leader of Congress in the Upper House.

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

INDIA partners to contest against each other in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The People's Democratic Party and the National Conference -- the two Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners in Jammu and Kashmir -- will be taking on each other on the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley.

Musheer Khan, A Star To Watch Out For

Musheer Khan, A Star To Watch Out For

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Mumbai batter lit the Chinnaswamy stadium with his brilliant batting.

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'In Western UP, last time a lot of Dalits voted for the BJP.' 'This time, there is a rethink among Dalits about the extent of their support for the BJP.'

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Microcaps Outperform Mid/Smallcaps

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'Though one cannot paint the entire microcap basket with the same brush, investors need to be careful now as to what they're buying.'

Ira-Nupur's Unique Shaadi

Ira-Nupur's Unique Shaadi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan got married to her beau on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Mumbai's Taj Lands End hotel, in a registered marriage.

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'Days ago, India witnessed the horror of the brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor on night duty at the R G Kar hospital in Kolkata.' 'The crime was so outrageous that any self-respecting chief minister should have resigned, bearing moral responsibility.' 'But then the terms 'self-respect' and 'moral responsibility' do not exist in the modern Indian political lexicon,' argues Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

Azad rejects Musharraf's demilitarisation formula

Azad rejects Musharraf's demilitarisation formula

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad in Jammu Friday once again categorically rejected the formula of Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf of self-governance and demilitarisation of Jammu and Kashmir.

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia walked out of Tihar Jail after 17 months behind bars on Friday and said he got bail due to the power of the Constitution and democracy, and this same power will ensure the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Uddhav may 'hug' Hamas one day: Shinde at Dussehra rally

Uddhav may 'hug' Hamas one day: Shinde at Dussehra rally

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Uddhav Thackeray saying he buried the Hindutva ideology of Bal Thackeray for power and joined hands with Congress and socialist parties.

Kashmiris disenchanted with militancy: Azad

Kashmiris disenchanted with militancy: Azad

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

"People have realized that militancy has given them miseries, devastation and destruction," he said, adding that that state was poised towards lasting peace.

Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Azad gets bail, can't hold dharnas till Delhi polls are over

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Azad has been restrained from visiting Delhi for four weeks. The court also directed him not to hold any dharna in the national capital till the elections are over.

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jarange appealed to Shinde and his deputies to come together and resolve the issue of Maratha quota, an emotive issue which has been dominating the state's political discourse for the last few months.

J&K: Azad's toughest challenge

J&K: Azad's toughest challenge

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Will continue to fight against graft in DDCA, says Kirti Azad

Will continue to fight against graft in DDCA, says Kirti Azad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

He also expressed doubts about fairness in a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged corruption in the DDCA.

ICA elections: Former players Azad and Gaekwad set for battle

ICA elections: Former players Azad and Gaekwad set for battle

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The main fight during the three-day Indian Cricketers' Association election will be between former cricketers Kirti Azad and Anshuman Gaekwad to become the male representative nominee to the BCCI Apex Council.

'First time in history': Why Dhankhar blasted Kharge in RS

'First time in history': Why Dhankhar blasted Kharge in RS

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday expressed anguish over Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge trooping into the Well of the House during an opposition protest, saying it is for the first time that a person occupying the post has engaged in such conduct.

Make selection more professional: Azad

Make selection more professional: Azad

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The former India all-rounder supported outgoing coach John Wright's view that the selection committee should be accountable for its actions.

Azad Maidan shooting victims move high court

Azad Maidan shooting victims move high court

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

A petition has been filed in the Bombay high court seeking action in the matter of complaints that were made before the Azad Maidan police station pertaining to the recent riots connected to the Assam issue.

Parliament breach: Five accused taken to Gujarat for polygraph, narco tests

Parliament breach: Five accused taken to Gujarat for polygraph, narco tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The police officials said all the five accused will have to undergo the polygraph test, while Sagar and Manoranjan will have to undergo additional naro-analysis and brain mapping tests.

Ghulam Nabi slaps defamation notice on Jairam Ramesh over slave remark

Ghulam Nabi slaps defamation notice on Jairam Ramesh over slave remark

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The notice, sent through Azad's legal counsel Naresh Kumar Gupta, seeks compensation of Rs 2 crore for causing damage to Azad's "unblemished reputation."

Ghulam Nabi Azad moves SC to visit his home in J-K

Ghulam Nabi Azad moves SC to visit his home in J-K

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

He had tried to visit the state after the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status but was sent back from the airport by authorities.

BJP to move privilege motion against Azad

BJP to move privilege motion against Azad

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday alleged that Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad had placed wrong facts in the Lok Sabha on 15 occasions in the last three years and insisted it will move a Privilege Motion against him for "misleading" the House. BJP Member of Parliament from West Champaran Sanjay Jaiswal told reporters that Azad has been misleading the House for the past three years on issues.

One nation, one election: Kovind panel may submit report today

One nation, one election: Kovind panel may submit report today

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The panel may recommend amending at last five articles of the Constitution to enable holding of simultaneous polls in the country.

Ira-Nupur's Wedding Reception: Fam-Jam

Ira-Nupur's Wedding Reception: Fam-Jam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The wedding celebrations of Aamir Khan's daughter Ira and Nupur Shikhare continued on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Why J-K BJP chief can't vote for party in Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party chief Ravinder Raina is going to miss voting for his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as the party has not fielded any candidate from his home town which falls in Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency.

Reeda's kin misunderstood me, says apologetic Azad

Reeda's kin misunderstood me, says apologetic Azad

Rediff.com9 Aug 2009

Azad had earlier in the day come under attack from the Reeda's family, which accused him of being insensitive towards her and demanded an apology from him.

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'Would @narendramodi allow his supporters to come and console or congratulate him in his bedroom, dressing room or the toilet?'

BCCI stops benefit payment to Kirti Azad

BCCI stops benefit payment to Kirti Azad

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The BCCI may have dropped his name from the list of former cricketers who will get one-time benefit payment but a defiant Kirti Azad has said that he will not stop from raising his voice against the Indian Premier League and the Board.

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Nine people including three women were killed and 33 injured as a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening, police said, as political leaders cutting across party lines strongly condemn the dastardly attack.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Ghulam Nabi Azad asked to prove identity at polling booth

Ghulam Nabi Azad asked to prove identity at polling booth

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is contesting first election of his political career, was up for a surprise on Thursday as he was asked by a polling officer in Jammu to prove his identity to cast vote after the senior Congress leader failed to furnish his voter card.

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The response was tepid in other parts of the country even as several INDIA bloc parties as well as other non-BJP outfits extended their support to the bandh.

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

SP leader booked over call to 'burn' UP minister, his house

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

A video had surfaced on social media which purportedly showed SP leader Mukesh Siddharth making the controversial statement.

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Why did BJP falter in UP despite a fiery campaign?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP, which romped to power in 2019 on the back of an unequivocal mandate from UP, winning 62 of its 80 seats, was cut to size this time and had to be content with only 33 seats.

PIX: Aamir's son Azad plays football

PIX: Aamir's son Azad plays football

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Aamir Khan played football match along with Abhishek Bachchan for daughter Ira's charity.

Kirti Azad to go ahead with presser on 'corruption' in DDCA

Kirti Azad to go ahead with presser on 'corruption' in DDCA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

His assertion came after BJP general secretary Ramlal called him earlier in the day for a meeting, apparently to persuade him against attacking Jaitley.

Mayawati's BSP draws a blank, loses its relevance

Mayawati's BSP draws a blank, loses its relevance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

From putting up a decent performance in the last Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh winning 10 seats stitching an alliance with arch rival Samajwadi Party, Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party drew a blank in the current general elections, dealing a severe blow to its reputation of representing the voice of Dalits in the state.