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Centre trying for early resolution of Telangana: Azad

Centre trying for early resolution of Telangana: Azad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Union Health Minister and Congress in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the Congress party-led United Progressive Alliance government is trying to resolve the separate Telangana state issue in the most amicable way.

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.

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.

India to develop swine flu vaccine: Azad

India to develop swine flu vaccine: Azad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

With cases of swine flu on the rise in the country, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Wednesday that the number of testing laboratories has been increased from two to 18 and hoped that India will be able to develop the vaccine ahead of other nations. "We can now get the testing facility in 18 laboratories instead of two," Azad said in response to a calling attention motion on the matter in Rajya Sabha

It is like CHEATING the people, Azad hits out at Ishant

It is like CHEATING the people, Azad hits out at Ishant

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Kirti Azad hit out at Ishant Sharma and expressed concerns at the team's thin bowling option.

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.

Cabinet has done whatever it could do: Azad on Ganguly

Cabinet has done whatever it could do: Azad on Ganguly

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Expressing his ignorance about allegations that Justice (retd) A K Ganguly was framed for his 2G verdict, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday said Union Cabinet has done whatever done in his matter.

Militants attack Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother

Militants attack Ghulam Nabi Azad's brother

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

Gulam Abbas Azad was on his way to Doda city from Soti village in Doda district at the time of the attack.

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.

Ganguly a victim of discrimination: Kirti Azad

Ganguly a victim of discrimination: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Former India cricketer Kirti Azad feels the selectors discriminated against Sourav Ganguly by ignoring him for the Irani Trophy while retaining Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, who were equally off-colour in the recent Sri Lanka tour.

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.

'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.'

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.

Nitish snubbed me twice in review meet: Kirti Azad

Nitish snubbed me twice in review meet: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com19 May 2013

In an indication that all was not well between National Democratic Alliamnce partners in Bihar, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirti Azad Sunday accused Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of snubbing him at a review meeting.

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.

Want PM Modi to tell me what my fault is: Kirti Azad

Want PM Modi to tell me what my fault is: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

"I hope the prime minister will listen to my plea and do justice," Azad said.

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

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Azad killing: Andhra Pradesh ready for CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Azad, a senior member of banned Communist Party of India-Maoist Central Committee, and Pandey, who was dubbed by the police as a Maoist, were killed in an alleged fake encounter on the intervening night of July 1-2, 2010, in Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh.

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.

J&K: Azad's anti-corruption in rough weather

J&K: Azad's anti-corruption in rough weather

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad's war against corruption has triggered up a regional debate even though the menace is still far from being eradicated from public life.

PIX: Aamir Khan, Kiran celebrate Azad's birthday

PIX: Aamir Khan, Kiran celebrate Azad's birthday

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The couple threw a big bash to usher in their son's first birthday.

'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.

India hot favourites to win World Cup: Azad

India hot favourites to win World Cup: Azad

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

With Kapil Dev-like instinctive captain in Mahendra Singh Dhoni and champion batsman Sachin Tendulkar in their ranks, India are the hot favourites to win the Cricket World Cup starting in the sub-continent from February 19, says 1983 edition winning team-member Kirti Azad.

Bedi, Azad blast proxy system after losing DDCA polls

Bedi, Azad blast proxy system after losing DDCA polls

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Former India cricketers Bishan Singh Bedi and Kirti Azad slammed the proxy voting system in the Delhi and District Cricket Association polls, saying it proved to be a major factor in their defeat.

Post-mortem indicates Azad shot from close range

Post-mortem indicates Azad shot from close range

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

'Even dead bodies tell a lot of stories. In Azad's case, the entry wounds are all narrow in diameter, meaning he was fired at from point blank range. Had he been involved in the gun-battle and the police had fired from the distance that they claim, the wounds would have been bigger in diameter.'

Cong ready for all formalities for LoP status: Azad

Cong ready for all formalities for LoP status: Azad

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Congress said it will comply with all formalities to get the status of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha even as the party has been kept on tenterhooks on the issue ahead of Budget Session beginning on Monday.

PM agreed to probe Azad's death: Swami Agnivesh

PM agreed to probe Azad's death: Swami Agnivesh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2010

Swami Agnivesh, who has offered to be a moderator for talks between the Centre and Naxals, claimed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had accepted his demand for an inquiry into the killing of Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad but government had backed out later.

Kashmir: Azad ousts corrupt minister

Kashmir: Azad ousts corrupt minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

This is chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad's first stern action against a ministerial colleague, since he declared a war against corruption in public life in the state.

Azad wants 'concrete response' to Pak's proposal

Azad wants 'concrete response' to Pak's proposal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Azad has been making clear that the proposals needed to be discussed thoroughly and there should be synchronisation between public posturing and the stand taken at the negotiating table.

Azad warns those asking for troops withdrawal

Azad warns those asking for troops withdrawal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Azad, while condemning the brutal murder of five civilians by militants, said the incident is an eye opener and a lesson.

Azad pins hopes on Pranab's Pak visit

Azad pins hopes on Pranab's Pak visit

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The chief minister said he recently had meetings with the prime minister, union home minister and foreign minister and discussed matters pertaining to the dialogue and peace.

5 more arrested for Azad Maidan violence in Mumbai

5 more arrested for Azad Maidan violence in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

During the last two days, 19 people were arrested from various parts of the city, police said adding that two of them, identified as Niyazuddin Shaikh (28) and Mohammed Hussain Ansari (21), were produced before a metropolitan magistrate court on Wednesday which remanded them in police custody till August 28.

Hours after 'napunsak' tweet on Jaitley, Kirti Azad claims Twitter account hacked

Hours after 'napunsak' tweet on Jaitley, Kirti Azad claims Twitter account hacked

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Hours after Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirti Azad's twitter posts crossed the limits of propriety when he seemed to address Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as a napunsak (eunuch), the cricketer-turned-politician denied making the statement and revealed that his profile had been hacked.

'Insulted' Kirti Azad walks out of DDCA AGM

'Insulted' Kirti Azad walks out of DDCA AGM

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The bickering within the Delhi and District Cricket Association over the Ferozeshah Kotla pitch fiasco took an ugly turn on Tuesday with board member Kirti Azad storming out of the body's annual general meeting, claiming he was insulted for raising the issue.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

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.

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.

Kupwara: Azad defends firing by security forces

Kupwara: Azad defends firing by security forces

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Asserting that human rights violations will not be tolerated, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday defended the firing by security forces on protestors in Kupwara.