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Mayawati slur case: Dayashankar Singh traced to temple in Jharkhand

Mayawati slur case: Dayashankar Singh traced to temple in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The expelled BJP leader can be spotted posing happily for a picture with four others at the backdrop of a Lord Shiva temple in Deogarh in Jharkhand.

Maya abuser Dayashankar Singh arrested; sent to 14 day judicial custody

Maya abuser Dayashankar Singh arrested; sent to 14 day judicial custody

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Singh was arrested by Uttar Pradesh special task force team from a house in Chinni Mill locality.

Electric buses to drive UP's public transport revolution

Electric buses to drive UP's public transport revolution

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

From EV bus expansion to airport-like terminals and rural connectivity, Uttar Pradesh is overhauling public transport to cut pollution and ensure every village has modern, affordable travel, reports Siddharth Kalhans.

HC refuses to stay Dayashankar Singh's arrest

HC refuses to stay Dayashankar Singh's arrest

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Singh had moved the HC challenging the FIR lodged against him by BSP leaders after he used derogatory language against party chief Mayawati.

Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar Singh gets bail in Mayawati abuse case

Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar Singh gets bail in Mayawati abuse case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Additional District Judge of SC/ST court Ajay Kumar granted bail to Singh on two surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each, government counsel Chedi Lal Gupta said.

Mayawati accuses BJP, SP of protecting Dayashankar Singh

Mayawati accuses BJP, SP of protecting Dayashankar Singh

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

She alleged that her partymen's counter-remarks were deliberately misconstrued by the saffron party, reflecting its "polluted" and "casteist" mentality.

'Modi govt fulfilling message of Prophet Muhammad'

'Modi govt fulfilling message of Prophet Muhammad'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Bharatiya Janata Party National general secretary Tarun Chugh said on Sunday that the BJP government does not work for the people by asking their religion and added that they are fulfilling the message of Prophet Muhammad by empowering Muslim women.

BJP's Dayashankar, who made derogatory remarks against Mayawati, back in party

BJP's Dayashankar, who made derogatory remarks against Mayawati, back in party

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Dayashankar's wife Swati Singh, who is also the head of the BJP women's wing, had won the assembly poll from Sarojini Nagar seat of Lucknow.

Dayashankar's wife files FIR against Mayawati for 'derogatory' slogans

Dayashankar's wife files FIR against Mayawati for 'derogatory' slogans

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Tetra Devi, the mother of Dayashankar filed a complaint against the BSP leaders for raising "derogatory" slogans at the party protest in Lucknow on Thursday.

Non-bailable warrant against Dayashankar over Mayawati slur

Non-bailable warrant against Dayashankar over Mayawati slur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

A local court in Lucknow on Monday issued a non-bailable warrant against suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dayashankar Singh.

BSP leader offers Rs 50 lakh for Dayashankar's tongue

BSP leader offers Rs 50 lakh for Dayashankar's tongue

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The BSP leader stuck to her remarks and told reporters after the protest that she stands by what she has said.

Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar out of jail, dares Mayawati

Expelled BJP leader Dayashankar out of jail, dares Mayawati

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

After walking free from jail, expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dayashankar Singh on Sunday fired a fresh salvo at Mayawati claiming she "auctioned" tickets and dared her to fight against his wife on any unreserved seat in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections next year.

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

28 get life term for murdering youth during Kasganj communal clashes

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

A special NIA court in Lucknow has sentenced 28 people to life imprisonment for the 2018 killing of a 22-year-old youth in clashes during a 'Tiranga rally' on Republic Day in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh. The case drew significant attention as the killing of Chandan Gupta sparked widespread riots in Kasganj for three days. The prosecution demanded the severest punishment while the defence counsel pleaded for leniency. The court awarded life sentences and imposed a fine of Rs 80,000 on each of the convicts. Gupta's family expressed satisfaction at the verdict but vowed to continue its fight for harsher penalties for the main accused and those acquitted.

EC announces 9 bypolls in UP, holds back one in Ayodhya

EC announces 9 bypolls in UP, holds back one in Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

This has invited sharp reaction from the Opposition, with the Samajwadi Party saying that the BJP was afraid of its defeat in Milkipur due to which it moved the court for "stalling" polls on the assembly seat.

Dayashankar expelled from BJP, booked under SC/ST Act for 'abusing' Maya

Dayashankar expelled from BJP, booked under SC/ST Act for 'abusing' Maya

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

An FIR under Sections 153A, 504 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 310 under the SC/ST act was lodged against Singh.

Bihar court orders to file FIR against Amit Shah and Dayashankar

Bihar court orders to file FIR against Amit Shah and Dayashankar

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The chief judicial magistrate in Hajipur has ordered the police to lodge a case against Shah and Singh.

Expelled BJP MLA's wife files case against BSP workers

Expelled BJP MLA's wife files case against BSP workers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Swati said that she had lodged an FIR against the "misdeeds" of BSP workers led by Naseemuddin Siddqui "at the behest of Mayawati".

BSP workers protest in Hazratganj over BJP leader's insult to Mayawati

BSP workers protest in Hazratganj over BJP leader's insult to Mayawati

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in the city as BSP workers, raising slogans and carrying placards, thronged the area.

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Chaos in Parliament over BJP leader's controversial remark on Mayawati

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Leaders from across parties condemned BJP vice president Dayashankar Singh for comparing the BSP chief to a sex worker.

Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way

Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Pratik Gandhi once again proves that he is an actor who can bring any character to life with his dedication to his craft and instinctive understanding of what the role requires, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ex-BSP leader calls Sheila rejected 'maal'; triggers a row

Ex-BSP leader calls Sheila rejected 'maal'; triggers a row

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Former Bahujan Samaj Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has described Congress Uttar Pradesh chief ministerial candidate Sheila Dikshit as discard from Delhi, drawing sharp reaction from her party leaders on Thursday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

UP minister seen at beer bar opening, Yogi seeks report

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In the pictures, Swati Singh is seen cutting a ribbon with a group of people, including some bureaucrats, standing alongside her.

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

10 times BJP leaders turned offensive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 instances when the BJP didn't pull its punches.

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Cold wave grips north India; 3 killed in fog-related accidents

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Dense to very dense fog engulfed the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Delhi, for the second morning on the trot on Tuesday, lowering visibility to 50 metres in the city and affecting road traffic and train movement.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

At least 22 UP ministers face criminal cases: ADR

At least 22 UP ministers face criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Uttar Pradesh Election Watch and the ADR have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 45 of the total 53 ministers, including the chief minister.

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Series of controversies related to Dalit issues have come at a time when the BJP has launched a massive campaign to win back Uttar Pradesh.

Fresh rebellion in Maya's party, MLAs accuse leadership of selling tickets

Fresh rebellion in Maya's party, MLAs accuse leadership of selling tickets

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

They alleged that the BSP was getting a 'bad name' because of the 'huge sums' being demanded for party tickets.

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Vikas Dubey's chief aide held, says he was tipped-off about the raid

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The aide, Dayashankar Agnihotri, was injured in his leg in retaliatory firing by police after he tried to attack them and flee, the official said, adding that no police personnel was hurt. Police have also taken into custody the sub-divisional officer (SDO) and another employee of the power sub-station from where electricity supply was interrupted on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday at the time of the police raid at Dubey's house in Bikru village.

Opposition corners BJP over growing attacks on Dalits

Opposition corners BJP over growing attacks on Dalits

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The Opposition in Rajya Sabha on Thursday launched a frontal attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over growing attacks on Dalits and other sections, saying a "Taliban-like attitude" was prevailing in some parts of the country and the 'Gujarat model' had been thoroughly exposed.

2 killed, 12 injured in stampede after Mayawati's rally

2 killed, 12 injured in stampede after Mayawati's rally

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Rumours of a live power line having snapped triggered the stampede. The injured have been rushed to a local hospital, a BSP spokesperson said.

Unnao victim's dying declaration strong evidence: UP DGP

Unnao victim's dying declaration strong evidence: UP DGP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The girl was set ablaze by 5 men, 2 of whom had raped her. She died a day later. DGP says the case will be tried in fast-track court and a strong chargesheet will be field.

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

3 more arrested for Kanpur ambush, IG probes slain DSP's 'letter'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Police appointed an inspector general to probe into an unverified letter that surfaced on social media, purportedly written weeks before his death by Deputy Superintendent of Police Devendra Mishra. It had alleged links between the Chaubeypur station officer and the gangster.

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Kanpur ambush: All 68 cops of Chaubepur police station transferred

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The drastic move on Tuesday night followed soon after police announced the transfer of a DIG, who till recently was the senior superintendent of police in Kanpur.

UP rape survivor set ablaze on way to court, airlifted to Delhi

UP rape survivor set ablaze on way to court, airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The incident occurred at Sindupur village under Bihar police station area. The victim has been shifted to a government hospital in Lucknow and is in a critical condition.

Aamir Khan's 10 BIGGEST Hits

Aamir Khan's 10 BIGGEST Hits

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Looking at Aamir Khan's top money-making movies at the box office.