News for 'Digvijay Singh'

Divijay, Feroz in joint lead

Divijay, Feroz in joint lead

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

After contrasting rounds, both golfers were tied at level par 144 on day 2 of the Cotton City Open.

Sibal not fit to be minister: Anna Hazare

Sibal not fit to be minister: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

After Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh, another Congress leader has incurred social activist Anna Hazare's wrath. This time Hazare has slammed Human Resource Minister Kapil Sibal for sabotaging the Lokpal bill by not bringing a good bill before the Parliament.

Modi has never lied on his marital status: BJP

Modi has never lied on his marital status: BJP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

After Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi attacked Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over acknowledgement of his marital status, BJP on Friday asked why an issue was being made out of it when the Gujarat chief minister has "never lied" on the matter and there was "no aggrieved party".

Tarun Gogoi elected Assam CLP leader

Tarun Gogoi elected Assam CLP leader

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Tarun Gogoi is all set to become the chief minister of Assam for the third consecutive term with the Congress Legislature Party unanimously electing him as its leader in the meet held at the central hall of Assam assembly complex in Guwahati on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was held in the presence of the All India Congress Committee observers in-charge of Assam Pranab Mukherjee and Digvijay Singh, state Pradesh Congress chief Bhubaneswar Kalita and many senior leaders.

Differences on the rise within Congress

Differences on the rise within Congress

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

There seems to be a free-for-all in the ruling party, with senior leaders publicly disagreeing with each other on policy issues, which is unusual for a party like the Congress.

Justice Santosh Hegde decides to stay on the Lokpal bill panel

Justice Santosh Hegde decides to stay on the Lokpal bill panel

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

The Lokpal drafting panel which was constituted with great difficulty will continue to function the way it is with Justice N Santhosh Hegde deciding to stay on in the panel. Hegde spoke with Vicky Nanjappa following his decision to stay on in the panel.

'People close to Anna are close to BJP as well'

'People close to Anna are close to BJP as well'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday said people close to social activist Anna Hazare were "somehow close" to Bharatiya Janata Party and questioned the inclusion of father-son lawyer duo of Shanti and Prashant Bhushan in the ten-member joint drafting committee on Lokpal Bill.

Stick to the party briefs: Cong tells leaders

Stick to the party briefs: Cong tells leaders

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Snubbing leaders like Digvijay Singh, who have spoken on the Bhopal gas issue, the Congress on Tuesday virtually told them not to poke their nose in others' affairs.

Ministers' body to probe all Bhopal-related issues

Ministers' body to probe all Bhopal-related issues

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Amid questions over how the then Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson fled India, the central government said on Thursday that the group of ministers set up on the Bhopal gas tragedy issue will look into all aspects related to the incident and facts would be presented before the nation.

CB-CID to probe Joshi house arson

CB-CID to probe Joshi house arson

Rediff.com19 Jul 2009

The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday announced a Crime Branch-Crime Investigation Department inquiry into the arson at Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi's home following her derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Mayawati, but the Congress leader demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

Congress lacking unity over dealing with Maoists

Congress lacking unity over dealing with Maoists

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will convene a high level meeting to rework the government's anti-Naxal strategy on May 24, even as Home Minister P Chidambaram has taken on his own party for undermining the ongoing fight against the Maoist onslaught and asked leaders like Digvijay Singh and Arun Jaitley (without naming them) to take a broader overview of the Naxal issue and refrain from weakening the government.

Privilege notice in RS against minister

Privilege notice in RS against minister

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Raising the matter just after Question Hour, Digvijay Singh (JD-U) said the minister spoke outside Parliament instead of making a statement in the House on the reported recommendation by the Prime Minister's Office to expedite supply of gas to firms owned by the family members of the shipping minister. It may be noted that Petroleum Minister Murli Deora had on Tuesday come out in defence of the PMO, saying there is 'no nepotism' involved in it.

Examining phone tapping issue, says govt

Examining phone tapping issue, says govt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

With the opposition set to rake up the telephone tapping issue in Parliament, Government on Saturday said the issue was being 'examined.'

Speaker-Oppn stand-off in MP assembly

Speaker-Oppn stand-off in MP assembly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

The stand-off between Speaker Ishwardas Rohani and the opposition Congress saw both sides flaunting rule books in support of their stand.

Bypolls: Cong playing cool in Bihar

Bypolls: Cong playing cool in Bihar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Digvijay Singh said the Congress would eveolve a consensus after the last date of withdrawal.\n\n

I know how to speak, says Rahul

I know how to speak, says Rahul

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

"You people say I don't know how to speak. Now let me show you how I speak." With these remarks, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi disarmed journalists at a media interaction in Lucknow when they tried to get answers from him but were zealously guarded by party general secretary Digvijay Singh and Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Rita Bahuguna.

Germany 'takes note' of Rahul's disqualification

Germany 'takes note' of Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As Germany took note of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of 'inviting foreign powers' for interference in India's internal matters and the Opposition party hit back, alleging that its rival was attempting to divert attention from the Adani issue.

Uma Bharti to contest from Malara

Uma Bharti to contest from Malara

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

BJP general secretary Shivraj Singh Chauhan will contest against Chief Minister Digvijay Singh in Raghoghar.

BJP leaders allege phone tapping

BJP leaders allege phone tapping

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Addressing a news conference, she alleged that this has been going on since July 4.

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Will clean image, loyalty to party and Gandhis help Kharge in Cong prez race?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

If elected, he will be the second All India Congress Committee president from Karnataka after S Nijalingappa, and also a Dalit leader to hold the post after Jagjivan Ram.

'The power situation in MP is serious'

'The power situation in MP is serious'

Rediff.com31 May 2003

'But I am not playing ostrich over it. My government is taking all measures not only to buy power from other states but is also active in finding a lasting solution,' says MP Chief Minister Digvijay Singh.

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A three-judge bench of Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justices Arun Kumar Mishra and Amitava Roy fixed July 24 for further hearing of the application of the CBI.

Days after getting Covaxin, Haryana Min tests Covid +ve

Days after getting Covaxin, Haryana Min tests Covid +ve

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Anil Vij was administered the trial dose of the indigenous COVID vaccine Covaxin last month

Congress starts selecting candidates for LS polls

Congress starts selecting candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

The Congress on Wednesday said that the process of declaring its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election would start soon."Party leaders sent to various constituencies for selection of nominees have already submitted their reports. The party will soon announce its candidates in certain seats, where there is a unanimous opinion on nominees," All India Congress Committee general secretary Digvijay Singh said.

Randhawa loses ground, McGrane in the lead

Randhawa loses ground, McGrane in the lead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Jyoti Randhawa tumbled off the perch while Jeev Milkha Singh and Ryder Cup star David Howell fell by the wayside as the Delhi Golf Course bared its fangs on day two of the $ 2.5 million Indian Masters in New Delhi on Friday.

Sonia drafts 2 gen secretaries, Rahul still out

Sonia drafts 2 gen secretaries, Rahul still out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Rahul Gandhi's name does not figure for any organisational post.

Congress may plan another Bharat Jodo Yatra next year: Ramesh

Congress may plan another Bharat Jodo Yatra next year: Ramesh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Bharat Jodo Yatra' is a 'booster dose' for the Congress and a 'decisive and transformational moment' for the politics of the country, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said in Guwahati on Friday.

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Ranji: Badoni hits century; Saxena destroys Bengal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Roundup of Ranji Trophy matched played on Sunday

Congress calls PM 'pied piper', attacks MoS after Irani

Congress calls PM 'pied piper', attacks MoS after Irani

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The Congress party on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministerial colleagues, latching on to the controversy surrounding newly-inducted minister of state for HRD Ram Shankar Katheria over his graduation marksheet.

Digvijay accuses Chhattisgarh govt of 'sheltering' Naxals

Digvijay accuses Chhattisgarh govt of 'sheltering' Naxals

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Thursday alleged that lack of coordination between the security forces and the state police was leading to rise in Naxal violence in Chhattisgarh, and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party government of having a nexus with ultras for political gains.

Sonia to stay away from Andhra Congress politics

Sonia to stay away from Andhra Congress politics

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

All India Congress Committee chief Sonia Gandhi has taken a conscious decision of being neutral to Andhra Pradesh politics in the wake of the sudden demise of its chief minister Y S Rajashekhara Reddy, and wait for a three-member committee to brief her. Till such time, she is not likely to meet any leader from the state.

Bindra denies NRAI allegation

Bindra denies NRAI allegation

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Friday denied the National Rifle Association of India's allegations that he was "ungrateful" by not acknowledging its contribution in his success but refused to make further comment to prevent a controversy. The shooter, who won the gold in 10m air-rifle in Beijing, said joint effort of authorities, players and all related parties is required to improve the sport in the country.

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Gandhi said Modi had "claimed that he wants to be a 'chowkidar' (watchman of the country) but he actually proved to be a 'chowkidar' of Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi and has been working for them since last four years."

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The last rites of investigative TV journalist Akshay Singh, who was covering Vyapam scam, was held on Sunday in the capital where Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were among those present, amid mounting outrage over his mysterious death.

Diggy digs up photo of Pragya-Rajnath meet

Diggy digs up photo of Pragya-Rajnath meet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Sticking to his claim that Rajnath Singh had met Pragya Thakur, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday posted on Twitter a photo purportedly showing the Malegaon blast case accused seated beside the Union home minister and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

'India keen to develop links to Afghan'

'India keen to develop links to Afghan'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

India is in touch with Iran and Afghanistan and other countries in the region and is developing projects to improve trade links, including ports, roads and other infrastructure, Minister of State for External Affairs Digvijay Singh told the Lok Sabha

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

New Cong campaign to 'spread Rahul Gandhi's message'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The Congress will launch a two-month door-to-door campaign across India from next week to spread Rahul Gandhi's message among the masses, senior leader Jairam Ramesh said on Friday.

Myanmar writes to Mizoram govt, seeks 8 cops who fled post coup

Myanmar writes to Mizoram govt, seeks 8 cops who fled post coup

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Myanmar has requested the administration in Mizoram to send back eight policemen, who have apparently crossed over to the northeastern state to take refuge, following last month's military coup in the neighbouring country, an official in Aizawl said.

UPA unveils CMP for Bihar

UPA unveils CMP for Bihar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The CMP smacked of Lalu's hallmark-- social engineering.