News for 'Azad'

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

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.

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.

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'They were very vocal on the defence of the Constitution, reservation, SC/ST Act and democratic rights.'

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Omar Abdullah 'will quit politics' if BJP...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Friday challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party to contest Lok Sabha polls in the Kashmir Valley, saying he will quit politics if the national party's candidates do not lose their security deposits.

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.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party said that there should not be any politics on the Supreme Court ruling and everyone should respect it.

Kashmir Faces Power Crisis

Kashmir Faces Power Crisis

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The Kashmir valley is facing a shortage of electricity at the beginning of the long winter.

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.

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.

At Ira Khan's Mehendi Ceremony

At Ira Khan's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

According to reports, Salman Khan hosted Ira's mehendi ceremony at his home in Bandra, north west Mumbai.

J&K: Azad's toughest challenge

J&K: Azad's toughest challenge

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

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.

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Dropping references to the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, the killing of Muslims in Gujarat riots and Hindutva, and tweaking the reference to Manipur's merger with India are among the latest set of revisions made public by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in its textbooks.

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.

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.

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The officer added the Saharanpur police has also reached out to its counterpart in adjoining districts to seek their support in the effort to nab the attackers.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Saba-Hrithik On A Movie Date

Saba-Hrithik On A Movie Date

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Bollywood couples didn't mind a midweek date, as they stepped out to watch Zoya Akhtar's new OTT film, The Archies at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

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.

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.

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.

5 soldiers killed in terrorist ambush in J-K; Lashkar offshoot owns attack

5 soldiers killed in terrorist ambush in J-K; Lashkar offshoot owns attack

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The vehicles came under attack in the Savni area on the Rajouri-Thanamandi-Surankote road around 3.30 pm.

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.

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.

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award

Sena factions get ready for yet another show of strength on Dussehra

Sena factions get ready for yet another show of strength on Dussehra

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

While Uddhav Thackeray will address his party's Dussehra rally at the sprawling Shivaji Park in Dadar, the traditional venue of the event where Bal Thackeray charged up his workers with his fiery oratory for more than four decades, Shinde's rally will be at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai.

BJP, Congress spar over Azad's remarks on RSS and Islamic State

BJP, Congress spar over Azad's remarks on RSS and Islamic State

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

While the ruling party and its ministers wanted Azad to withdraw his controversial remarks and apologise, the Congress leader denied drawing any parallel between the two.

Azad submits report on Telangana to Sonia

Azad submits report on Telangana to Sonia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and is understood to have submitted a report on his consultations with party lawmakers from Andhra Pradesh on the Telangana issue, amid mounting pressure for an "early decision" on the statehood demand.

Bedi, Azad call for DDCA president Jaitley's head

Bedi, Azad call for DDCA president Jaitley's head

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Former players Bishan Singh Bedi and Kirti Azad today sought DDCA president Arun Jaitley's resignation for 'ruining Delhi's cricket' and his 'incapability and incompetence in handling the affairs of the DDCA.

Parliament breach: Cops seize diary, clothes of accused

Parliament breach: Cops seize diary, clothes of accused

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The special team of Delhi Police searched Parliament breach accused Neelam Azad's residence in Haryana's Jind and took away her old diary and some books.

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Modi Losing The Gains In Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Those familiar with intricate Kashmir politics do not rule out further delay in the assembly elections. Primarily, because the BJP having 'invested' so much for so long in Kashmir would try its best to wait a little longer if only to secure the 'gains' it believes to have achieved after its deafening action on August 5, 2019, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad likely to face strict action

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad likely to face strict action

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kirti Azad is likely to face stringent action for his graft allegations against Union Minister Arun Jaitley as the party's Central Disciplinary Committee has found him "failing in maintaining discipline" and "causing embarrassment to the party".

Telangana ministers, MPs meet Azad

Telangana ministers, MPs meet Azad

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

A day after tendering their resignations, Congress ministers, members of Parliament and members of Legislative Assembly from Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday met senior party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and are understood to have demanded an early decision by the Centre on the separate state issue.

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

TMC eyes big win in Bengal, BJP leads on just 10 seats

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Counting of votes for the Lok Sabha elections has begun across states and Union Territories, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar told PTI.

Jaitley named Leader of Rajya Sabha, Azad leader of Opposition

Jaitley named Leader of Rajya Sabha, Azad leader of Opposition

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was on Monday named as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, while Congress veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad was declared the Leader of the Opposition.

Azad death: AP police rules out judicial enquiry

Azad death: AP police rules out judicial enquiry

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

The Andhra Pradesh police ruled out the possibility of a judicial inquiry into the alleged fake encounter of Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad on Sunday, but assured of an probe by the department into the incident.

Azad: NC should clear stand on Kamal's remark

Azad: NC should clear stand on Kamal's remark

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Taking a strong exception to National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal's remark on Indo-Pak talks, Union minister Gulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday night asked the party to clear its stand on the issue.