News for 'Ch Vidyasagar Rao'

EPS meets Guv; MLA alleges threat from DMK

EPS meets Guv; MLA alleges threat from DMK

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Arjunan claimed that some persons belonging to the DMK in the guise of public abused him and his mother.

Sasikala meets Guv; stakes claim to form government

Sasikala meets Guv; stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Before meeting the governor, she visited the memorial of Jayalalithaa at the Marina Beach in Chennai.

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The bunker opens with a 20-ft tall gate and a ramp on the western side. There are long passages and small to medium rooms on either side.

Reports say TN Guv favours status quo till verdict on Sasikala, Raj Bhavan denies

Reports say TN Guv favours status quo till verdict on Sasikala, Raj Bhavan denies

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Tamil Nadu Governor Vidyasagar Rao is understood to have made it clear that he will await the judgement of the Supreme Court in disproportionate assets case against All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary V K Sasikala before taking any decision on the issue of chief ministership, TV channels reported on Friday.

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The hospital's Chief Operating Officer Subbiah Viswanathan said in a short press release that respiratory support "is being closely watched and adjusted."

Guv not in Chennai, Sasikala's swearing-in remains uncertain

Guv not in Chennai, Sasikala's swearing-in remains uncertain

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Sources said the governor won't be going to Chennai on Tuesday.

Nita Ambani picks up the broom

Nita Ambani picks up the broom

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, accompanied by Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani, participated in a Swachhata Abhiyan (cleanliness drive) in the front yard of Sir JJ Group of Hospitals in Mumbai on Saturday.

Panneerselvam, Stalin secretariat visit sets off speculation

Panneerselvam, Stalin secretariat visit sets off speculation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Amid the intense battle for power, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Monday arrived at the state secretariat.

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam had resigned on Sunday citing "personal reasons". His resignation came after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Sasikala was elected the Legislature Party Leader.

Dilip Kumar's LIFE IN PICTURES

Dilip Kumar's LIFE IN PICTURES

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the entire nation grieves the loss of the acting thespian, Namrata Thakker takes a look at Dilip Kumar's beautiful life through pictures.

Sasikala cries foul, says tough for a woman to be in politics

Sasikala cries foul, says tough for a woman to be in politics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

"A letter addressed to the governor, bearing my signature, is being circulated stating that I will kill myself. I would like to say that this letter is fake. It shows that there are some people, who cannot tolerate a lady's entry in electoral politics," Sasikala said.

Jayalalithaa is progressing well: Tamil Nadu Guv

Jayalalithaa is progressing well: Tamil Nadu Guv

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Jaya has been hospitalised since September 22, is interacting and progressing gradually.

Maha minister Khadse quits; retired judge to probe charges

Maha minister Khadse quits; retired judge to probe charges

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

He is in a spot over the purchase of a three-acre Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation land in Pune allegedly at a low price of around Rs 3.75 crore from its original owner in the name of his wife and son-in-law. The market value of the land is reportedly Rs 40 crore.

Look who turned up for MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son's wedding

Look who turned up for MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son's wedding

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray on Sunday got married to his fiancee and fashion designer Mitali Borude at a hotel in Mumbai's central area of Lower Parel.

Sanjay Dutt to walk free in March

Sanjay Dutt to walk free in March

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Currently, Dutt is out on furlough since August 27 citing his daughter's 'medical problems'.

Maha governor injured as legislators try to block his entry, 5 Cong leaders suspended

Maha governor injured as legislators try to block his entry, 5 Cong leaders suspended

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Protesting legislators of Congress caused 'injury' to Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on the first day of the session today when they tried to block his entry into the legislature complex in Mumbai, revenue minister Eknath Khadse said.

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

President's rule was imposed on Sunday in poll-bound Maharashtra after Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan resigned following the break-up of 15-year-old Congress-Nationalist Congress Party alliance in the state.

Inquiry panel to submit report on Jaya's death within 3 months

Inquiry panel to submit report on Jaya's death within 3 months

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

An inquiry commission, set up by the Tamil Nadu government to probe former chief minister J Jayalalithaa's death, will look into the circumstances leading to her hospitalisation last year and subsequent treatment, the government has said.

Stalin requests Prez to annul TN trust vote

Stalin requests Prez to annul TN trust vote

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Commenting on unruly behaviour of his MLAs in the assembly, Stalin said the DMK 'has never' encouraged violence.

AIADMK MP's post suggests all's not well within unified factions

AIADMK MP's post suggests all's not well within unified factions

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

On various occasions, the leaders of the two faction have maintained that they no longer have differences.

Maharashtra governor rejects plea to cancel Sanjay Dutt's jail term

Maharashtra governor rejects plea to cancel Sanjay Dutt's jail term

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao has rejected a plea to waive off the remaining jail term of actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The legislators moved out of the resort as it was already booked for the weekend, sources said.

Mumbai Univ VC told to stop coming to work

Mumbai Univ VC told to stop coming to work

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Rajan Welukar was on Thursday directed to abstain from attending the office and discharging his duties as the VC with immediate effect, a few months before his retirement.

No force can wean me away from AIADMK: Sasikala

No force can wean me away from AIADMK: Sasikala

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala said her thoughts will continue to remain with the party even from inside the jail.

O Panneerselvam sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

O Panneerselvam sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

A grim-faced Panneerselvam, who was also seen sporting a beard, was sworn in around 1.15 am by Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao at the Raj Bhavan amidst a scene of gloom.

Maharastra assembly session begins; Sena sits on opposition benches

Maharastra assembly session begins; Sena sits on opposition benches

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Shiv Sena legislators on Monday occupied opposition benches as the special three-day session of Maharashtra assembly began here during which Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will seek a trust vote as mandated by Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao when he stakes claim to form the government

'Let Sasikala declare her wealth and cases against her'

'Let Sasikala declare her wealth and cases against her'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Senthil Kumar on why he has filed a plea in the Supreme Court against V K Sasikala becoming Tamil Nadu chief minister.

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The AIADMK MP from Thoothukudi explains why he is backing O Panneerselvam as Tamil Nadu chief minister.

Chances of governor inviting Sasikala today are high: AIADMK

Chances of governor inviting Sasikala today are high: AIADMK

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

With no solution in sight for government formation in Tamil Nadu, the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has asserted that a majority of its MLAs are behind General Secretary V K Sasikala

Unwell Jaya's cabinet finally meets, 'trusted minister' Panneerselvam takes charge

Unwell Jaya's cabinet finally meets, 'trusted minister' Panneerselvam takes charge

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Although the government did not release details of the agenda of the meeting, the Cabinet is understood to have deliberated on the ongoing Cauvery water sharing dispute with Karnataka, besides other subjects.

Sasikala presents MLAs before journalists, claims they are free and united

Sasikala presents MLAs before journalists, claims they are free and united

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Addressing reporters at the resort where the MLAs are staying, she chose to adopt a wait and watch policy when asked about the verdict in the disproportionate assets case expected in the coming week.

Clues to TN's future lie in Sasikala-Dinakaran meeting

Clues to TN's future lie in Sasikala-Dinakaran meeting

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Utter confusion prevails in the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu.

All eyes on Guv as Palanisami, OPS claim to have numbers

All eyes on Guv as Palanisami, OPS claim to have numbers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

It remains to be seen whether the Governor goes by the AG's advice for a floor test by the two competing claimants for chief ministership or invites Palanisami to form the government.

Good things will happen: OPS after meeting Guv

Good things will happen: OPS after meeting Guv

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam said Amma's Poes Garden residence, where Sasikala now stays, should be declared a memorial.

Maharashtra governor consults top officials on Memon's plea

Maharashtra governor consults top officials on Memon's plea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on Saturday held consultations with Home and Law Department officials on the mercy petition submitted by 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon.

Cartoonist R K Laxman cremated with state honours

Cartoonist R K Laxman cremated with state honours

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis was among those who paid their last respects to the cartoonist

AIADMK is the asset of cadre, not of any family: OPS attacks Sasikala

AIADMK is the asset of cadre, not of any family: OPS attacks Sasikala

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam said the "dream of those to capture power" will end as a "daydream" and asserted that his camp would not allow the party to go into the hands of "a family".

Jayalalithaa's health 'continues to improve', says hospital

Jayalalithaa's health 'continues to improve', says hospital

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

A bulletin from the hospital on Sunday night said it has taken expert opinion from a UK-based doctor who examined her and concurred with the present line of management.

PHOTOS: Nation remembers 26/11 martyrs; survivors recall horror

PHOTOS: Nation remembers 26/11 martyrs; survivors recall horror

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Family members of the martyred personnel and survivors of the daring strike recalled the harrowing moments and pledged support to efforts to root out terrorism.

With Jayalalithaa in hospital, TN Guv meets her ministers, chief secy

With Jayalalithaa in hospital, TN Guv meets her ministers, chief secy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The governor enquired "about the general administration of the affairs of the government," a Raj Bhavan release said.