News for 'Delhi MLA'

'Misquoted', says HDK a day after questioning Guj subsidy to US firm

'Misquoted', says HDK a day after questioning Guj subsidy to US firm

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday clarified that he was misquoted on his purported remarks regarding the United States semiconductor firm Micron.

Haryana Independent MLA withdraws support over farmers' issue

Haryana Independent MLA withdraws support over farmers' issue

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A day earlier while extending his support to the farmers gathered at Delhi's borders protesting the Centre's new farm laws, Sangwan had tendered his resignation as chairman of the Haryana Livestock Development Board.

JD-U MLA seen roaming in undies on train, claims stomach upset

JD-U MLA seen roaming in undies on train, claims stomach upset

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

A video, beamed by news channels and portals, shows Mandal engaged in a spat with some fellow passengers who were objecting to his 'roaming around' in his vest and underpants.

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi passes away

Rediff.com14 May 2024

He died at AIIMS in New Delhi at 9.45 pm, hospital sources said.

ED seeks FCRA probe into AAP's Rs 7-cr foreign funding; party says BJP plot

ED seeks FCRA probe into AAP's Rs 7-cr foreign funding; party says BJP plot

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party dismissed the allegation as "baseless" and claimed it was "another conspiracy hatched by the BJP" to tarnish AAP's image ahead of voting for Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and Punjab.

Are 2 Arunachal men missing near LAC in Chinese army's custody?

Are 2 Arunachal men missing near LAC in Chinese army's custody?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Anjaw MLA and state's women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul confirmed that the duo went missing along the border with China while looking for medicinal herbs.

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Modi among first 195 BJP Lok Sabha candidates; See full list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fight again from Varanasi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections as it named 34 Union ministers in the first list of 195 candidates.

Yogi holds meet with ministers amid buzz about dissidence

Yogi holds meet with ministers amid buzz about dissidence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday met ministers from the state at his residence in Lucknow to discuss the upcoming assembly bypolls in 10 constituencies.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

My action was natural, says BJP MLA who thrashed student

My action was natural, says BJP MLA who thrashed student

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Delhi BJP MLA O P Sharma, who is at the centre of a controversy in connection with the violence in Patiala House court complex, on Tuesday claimed that a group of people had hit him and that his action as "natural".

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

'Now Kashmiris Say Hindustan, Hindustan'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'The wave of terrorism is over in Kashmir. Local people do not support it.'

Ex-Cong MP Naveen Jindal joins BJP, to contest from Kurukshetra

Ex-Cong MP Naveen Jindal joins BJP, to contest from Kurukshetra

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Industrialist and former MP Naveen Jindal quit the Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, saying he wants to contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda of 'Viksit Bharat'.

ED arrests YSRC MP's son in Delhi excise policy case

ED arrests YSRC MP's son in Delhi excise policy case

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Raghav Magunta was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Friday evening, they said.

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

'There Were Dead Bodies Everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'We waded through the wet mud into the school, and what we saw were dead bodies strewn all over.' 'We could also see parts of human bodies buried under the wet mud.' 'It was a sight I will never forget in my life. Total devastation everywhere.'

Suspense ends as Shrikant Shinde named Mahayuti's Kalyan LS candidate

Suspense ends as Shrikant Shinde named Mahayuti's Kalyan LS candidate

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Fadnavis' announcement comes at a time when a section of Bharatiya Janata Party in Kalyan has expressed reservations against fielding Shrikant Shinde, the sitting MP from Shiv Sena.

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Their joining is likely to come as a big boost to the BJP in Haryana with a few months remaining for the polls.

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Singh has been accused of assaulting a MCD engineer during the demolition of an illegal colony in west Delhi.

Will Azam Khan's loyalists vote for his alternative in Rampur LS seat?

Will Azam Khan's loyalists vote for his alternative in Rampur LS seat?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Khan, who is currently lodged in Sitapur jail, has been replaced by Mohibullah Nadvi, a cleric of a mosque located on Delhi's Parliament Street.

Shut your mouths: Shivakumar to Cong leaders over CM post

Shut your mouths: Shivakumar to Cong leaders over CM post

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Following this a Veearashaiva-Lingayat seer -- Srisaila Jagadguru Channa Siddharama Panditaradhya Swamiji on Friday said ministers from his community should be considered for the CM's post in case there is a leadership change, while also pitching for them to be given priority in the event of creation of additional Deputy CM posts.

Vij was to be sworn-in, but he didn't come: Khattar

Vij was to be sworn-in, but he didn't come: Khattar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

BJP leader Anil Vij on Tuesday skipped Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's swearing-in ceremony where, according to the outgoing CM M L Khattar, he would also have been inducted in the cabinet.

Rape charges framed against Unnao MLA

Rape charges framed against Unnao MLA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The court has framed charges under Sections 120 b (criminal conspiracy), 363 (kidnapping), 366 (kidnapping or inducing a woman to compel for marriage), 376 (rape) and other relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Rahul in habit of making defamatory remarks: Guj MLA in affidavit

Rahul in habit of making defamatory remarks: Guj MLA in affidavit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

He also accused Gandhi of making "unfair and contemptuous comments" against the court through his aides, associates and Congress leaders.

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

'It's A Difficult Road Ahead For Vijay'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'There was a time when a movie star could win an election just by stepping into politics. That era is over.'

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

It is a question now whether the makers of the statue had comprehended all these factors before making it, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said.

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Attacking the Congress government, the BJP claimed there is no rule of law in Rajasthan and the incident has put a question mark on the law and order situation of the state.

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Mohaniya's bail plea was earlier rejected and he was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Incumbent Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal also got another term at the post, as BJP candidate Soni Pal withdrew her nomination. Iqbal and Pal were the two rival candidates for the post of deputy mayor.

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Udhayanidhi's 'untimely' elevation as deputy CM may be used against the party, for critics to argue that the DMK's 'first family's is not concerned about anything else but their clan's welfare. If packaged and delivered properly, some of the sting may stick at election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Race for Karnataka CM: Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi

Race for Karnataka CM: Siddaramaiah leaves for Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Amid speculation that he has been asked to come to the national capital by the high command, he said: "I have not received any call yet. Let's see."

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Wayanad rescue ops enter 5th day, death toll at 215

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As rescue operations in the landslide-hit areas of this north Kerala district entered fifth day, rescuers unearthed more bodies and body parts, taking the death toll to 215, with around 206 people still reported missing.

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Result tied, BJP knocks Abhishek Singhvi out of RS through lots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Amid cross-voting, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan on Tuesday won the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, defeating ruling Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi, officials said.

Make DKS Karnataka CM, Vokkaliga seer appeals to Siddaramaiah

Make DKS Karnataka CM, Vokkaliga seer appeals to Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

A Vokkaliga seer on Thursday publicly urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down and make way for his deputy D K Shivakumar, amid a power tussle within the ruling Congress.

Can INDIA bloc replicate LS victory in UP assembly bypolls?

Can INDIA bloc replicate LS victory in UP assembly bypolls?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The Samajwadi Party and Congress have announced that they will contest together under the INDIA bloc.

Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed to be pro-tem Delhi speaker

Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed to be pro-tem Delhi speaker

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed will be the pro-tem speaker of Delhi assembly, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday.

'Cong won't move ahead with Rahul': Assam MLA resigns

'Cong won't move ahead with Rahul': Assam MLA resigns

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The Congress is not listening to its young leaders. That is why the situation of the party is worsening in all states'

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

AAP locks horns with EC over party's LS poll campaign song

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The over two-minute campaign song, penned and sung by AAP MLA Dilip Pandey, was released at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.

I am a bhakt of...: Anil Vij on skipping Saini's swearing-in event

I am a bhakt of...: Anil Vij on skipping Saini's swearing-in event

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Anil Vij on Tuesday skipped Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's swearing-in ceremony where, he would also have been inducted in the cabinet.

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

MUDA scam: Withdraw showcause issued to CM, K'taka govt urges guv

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The council of ministers discussed the showcause notice, and alleged that it was a "gross misuse of the constitutional office' of the governor and said that a concerted effort is being made to destabilise a lawfully elected majority government in Karnataka for political considerations.

Parliament intruder linked to Trinamool: BJP's Adhikari

Parliament intruder linked to Trinamool: BJP's Adhikari

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged that Lalit Jha, the alleged mastermind in the Parliament security breach case, was associated with the youth wing of the Trinamool Congress.

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Modi can meditate but ..: Mamata threatens to move EC

Rediff.com29 May 2024

"We will complain. He can meditate, but televisions cannot show it," she said, alleging that this will amount to "violation of the MCC."