News for 'Bhushan'

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

'BJP Micromanaged 48 Seats We Won'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'Every Haryana assembly seat has its own unique problems to earn victory for a political party and you as a politician need to know what are those issues and tackle it.'

AAP Govt's Janlokpal Bill 'worst than a Jokepal': Bhushan

AAP Govt's Janlokpal Bill 'worst than a Jokepal': Bhushan

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Swaraj Abhiyan leader Prashant Bhushan on Friday claimed the Delhi government's new Janlokpal Bill is different from what was drafted during the Anna Hazare-led anti-corruption movement, as the appointment and removal of an independent ombudsman will now be done by the state government.

'A solid leadership is required in WFI'

'A solid leadership is required in WFI'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'Thankfully, now nationals will be held. All that the wrestlers need is competition. We are not from any party. We just want the betterment of our sport.'

Election Fever Grips India

Election Fever Grips India

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign...

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Sports Ministry warned of legal action against suspended Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh for making 'absolutely baseless and mischievous' claims.

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

If CAS rules in Vinesh's favour, she will be awarded a joint-silver in the women's 50kg freestyle category.

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

'Chopper Had To Descend Vertically!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

IAF pilots and crew dodged low hanging clouds, mist covered hills, steep valleys and landed on broken landing grounds to rescue civilians in Wayanad. In one mission, they had to descend vertically to get close to the survivors. IAF flew over 80 missions, saving lives and giving hope. This is how they did it.

'There is an Olympic Games in 7 months, but no one is serious'

'There is an Olympic Games in 7 months, but no one is serious'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Even the election of a new Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) committee could not restore normalcy as the Sports Ministry suspended the Sanjay Singh-led panel citing the violation of its own constitution in announcing the national U-15 and U-20 Championships.

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said it has no reason to "discredit" SEBI, which probed allegations against the Adani group, as there was no material before it to doubt what the market regulator has done and the court does not have to treat what was set out in the Hindenburg report as a "true state of affairs".

SC rejects SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

SC rejects SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The top court said it cannot order a roving inquiry into purchase of electoral bonds on the assumption that it was quid pro quo for award of contract.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Sonu Nigam turned 50 on July 30, and hosted a grand birthday bash in Mumbai on Saturday night.

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Remembering Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

PM Modi, Sports Minister Mandaviya lead tributes to Olympian Dhyan Chand on Thursday, August 29, his birth anniversary.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 11

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 11, Tuesday, August 6, 2024:

Debate: Should Shanti Bhushan quit Lokpal panel?

Debate: Should Shanti Bhushan quit Lokpal panel?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Vicky Nanjappa and Sharat Pradhan ask a few intellectuals on the campaign against the Bhushans and what happens next.

Lenders want to oversee Bhushan Steel operations

Lenders want to oversee Bhushan Steel operations

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Stung by the crisis arising out of the Syndicate Bank bribery case, lenders have gone into a fire-fighting mode to avoid fresh bad loans from their exposure to Bhushan Steel, one of the most indebted steel companies in the country.

Sudha Murty takes oath as RS MP

Sudha Murty takes oath as RS MP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Engineer-turned-philanthropist Sudha Murty on Thursday took oath as Rajya Sabha MP in the presence of her husband N R Narayana Murthy.

Saina recommended for Padma Bhushan by Sports Ministry

Saina recommended for Padma Bhushan by Sports Ministry

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The Sports Ministry on Monday decided to recommend ace shuttler Saina Nehwal for the Padma Bhushan award but insisted that it did not receive her nomination from the Badminton Association of India (BAI) within the stipulated deadline.

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The NGO challenges the validity of a provision of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.

'AAP rebel' Prashant Bhushan to form new political party?

'AAP rebel' Prashant Bhushan to form new political party?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Ousted Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan has indicated he might form a new political party after he and Yogendra Yadav were expelled from the national executive.

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

'Kejriwal has outlived his utility for the BJP'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

'The BJP was supporting him from behind in order to bring down the Congress government.'

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sanjay Singh claimed that the veteran wrestlers who have been protesting do not want junior wrestlers to progress

Big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail court's decision

Big victory for women wrestlers: Bajrang, Sakshi hail court's decision

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Star grapplers Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia on Friday welcomed Delhi court's decision to frame sexual harassment charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling it a big victory for country's women wrestlers.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

'Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan should depart gracefully from AAP'

'Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan should depart gracefully from AAP'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Friday called on senior party leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav to leave the party 'gracefully' if nothing was working out.

Bhushan made no reference to referendum: Yogendra Yadav

Bhushan made no reference to referendum: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan had made no reference to referendum on security forces in Naxal-hit areas, the party's leader Yogendra Yadav said.

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From battling opposition from the villagers who considered wrestling to be a man's sport, losing her father at the age of just nine, to taking on powerful federation officials, Vinesh has faced innumerable hardships on her way to realising her dreams.

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday advised the country's wrestlers to participate in the Nationals conducted by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur and not in the event organised by the suspended national federation.

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

Shanti Bhushan CD genuine: Delhi Police

Shanti Bhushan CD genuine: Delhi Police

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Sources said investigators are filing a closure report soon following probe into a complaint filed by Bhushan that the CD was fabricated. A case under section 469 of Indian Penal Code (forgery for the purpose of harming reputation) was registered in mid-April.

Thackerays defend attack on Prashant Bhushan

Thackerays defend attack on Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday spoke in support of the attack on Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan by right-wing activists for his Kashmir remark.

What more should I do? Advani after Padma Bhushan snub

What more should I do? Advani after Padma Bhushan snub

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Hurt at missing out on Padma Bhushan award for the second year in a row, 16-time world champion cueist Pankaj Advani says he does not know what he needs to do more to receive the coveted civilian honour.

Yadav, Bhushan float new party, slam AAP's 'cult' politics

Yadav, Bhushan float new party, slam AAP's 'cult' politics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Swarajya Abhiyan has been campaigning on varied issues, ranging from agriarian crisis to corruption.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs 'Common Cause' and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, that the plea needed to be listed for hearing at the earliest.

Book Prashant Bhushan for sedition: Baba Ramdev

Book Prashant Bhushan for sedition: Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Monday demanded the registration of a case of sedition against leading Supreme Court lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan. Ramdev said, "What Bhushan said in reference to Kashmir was highly seditious and cannot be condoned." According to him, "The language used by Bhushan does not behove a prominent member of civil society that was taking up a huge social cause, therefore there was every reason to restrain him".

Congress condemns Bhushan's remarks on Kashmir

Congress condemns Bhushan's remarks on Kashmir

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Amid the turmoil in Team Anna on the issue, the Congress on Friday condemned Prashant Bhushan's advocacy of plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir, declaring that the state was an integral part of India and there can be "no second thought" in the matter.

Bhushan Steel to raise Rs 6,000-crore equity

Bhushan Steel to raise Rs 6,000-crore equity

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Firm terms lenders' move to appoint monitoring agency 'unwarranted'.

Prashant Bhushan roughed up in his chambers

Prashant Bhushan roughed up in his chambers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Senior lawyer and Team Anna member Prashant Bhushan was on Wednesday roughened up by two men in his chambers inside the Supreme Court.