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Veerappan aides' hanging stayed, Guru denied chance: Omar

Veerappan aides' hanging stayed, Guru denied chance: Omar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN's Senior Editor Suhasini Haider, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah admits the lapses in the rehabilitation policy for surrendered militants following the fiasco over the arrest of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Liaqat Ali Shah.

Minorities won't be happy with Modi's elevation: Patnaik

Minorities won't be happy with Modi's elevation: Patnaik

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

In an interview to CNN-IBN, Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal Chief Naveen Patnaik reiterated his stand that the Third Front would be an alternative to the BJP and the Congress in 2014.

Shah Rukh Khan to undergo shoulder surgery

Shah Rukh Khan to undergo shoulder surgery

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Shah Rukh had injured himself during the shooting of his film, Ra.One.

'Impossible for BJP to get majority, Modi to become PM'

'Impossible for BJP to get majority, Modi to become PM'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

In an interview with CNN-IBN's National Editor Bhupendra Choubey, former National Security Advisor and principal secretary to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpyee, Brajesh Mishra talks about the recent crisis in National Democratic Alliance surrounding Gujarat Chuef Minister Narendra Modi and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar.

Shinde expressed regret, not apology for remark: Cong

Shinde expressed regret, not apology for remark: Cong

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

The government on Sunday said Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde had not apologised for his controversial remarks but only expressed regret, which was accepted by the BJP. "Well, it is regret. That is the word that has been used. I cannot change the language once it is used," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said.

Congress set to emerge winner in Karnataka: Exit polls

Congress set to emerge winner in Karnataka: Exit polls

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Congress is likely to emerge winner in the Karnataka assembly elections while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party could end up a distant loser, exit polls and predictions by television channels claimed.

Don't Miss: The interesting videos of this week

Don't Miss: The interesting videos of this week

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Don't Miss: The interesting videos of this week

Coal block de-allocation to begin from Sep 16: Jaiswal

Coal block de-allocation to begin from Sep 16: Jaiswal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

In an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal assures to begin the process of de-allocation of coal blocks against the errant companies from September 16 while strongly defending the government policy.

One of 2 Indians abducted in Libya flees from captivity

One of 2 Indians abducted in Libya flees from captivity

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

One of the two Indians, who were abducted in Sirte in war-devastated Libya, has managed to flee from captivity.

PIX: Tara Sharma goes tribal for Pia Pauro

PIX: Tara Sharma goes tribal for Pia Pauro

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

The designer's dresses, tunics, kaftans, saris and swimsuits were all in vogue for the summer collection.

I made an aggressively pro-Dalit plea: Ashis Nandy

I made an aggressively pro-Dalit plea: Ashis Nandy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Social commentator Ashis Nandy, whose remark about corruption and the Dalit community has triggered a major controversy, has declared that he stands by his comment. In an interview with CNN-IBN, he explains how corruption balances the discrimination in society and is partly an equalising force.

No plan of 12-hour curfew on sale of petrol: Moily

No plan of 12-hour curfew on sale of petrol: Moily

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily takes a U-turn on the suggestion of keeping petrol pumps shut from 8 pm to 8 am.

I wasn't there at the riot location, says Tytler

I wasn't there at the riot location, says Tytler

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Speaking to Rajdeep Sardesai, Tytler denies political interference in the case and says he will wait for a clean chit before accepting any responsibility in the government.

We have to solve our own problems: Khurshid on LoC row

We have to solve our own problems: Khurshid on LoC row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

In an interview to CNN-IBN, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid admitted that India expected Pakistan to initiate an investigation into the killing and beheading of an Indian soldier at the Line of Control

We need change in the system, not a dharna: Amartya Sen

We need change in the system, not a dharna: Amartya Sen

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Amartya Sen -- Nobel Laureate, former Master of Trinity College in Cambridge and Thomas W Lamont University Professor at Harvard University -- has squarely rejected the notion of using an indefinite fast as a tool to eradicate corruption.

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

There's suspicion about Gadkari's integrity: Jethmalani

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Stirring the hornet's nest in the Bharatiya Janata Party, Member of Parliament Ram Jethmalani renewed his attack on party chief Nitin Gadkari and demanded his resignation, saying fresh allegations against him will weaken the BJP's campaign against corruption.

Gadkari working for development of farmers: Pawar

Gadkari working for development of farmers: Pawar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has come out in strong defence of Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Gadkari. In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN's Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai he says Gadkari was working for development of farmers and there was no evidence of personal corruption against him, as alleged by Team Kejriwal.

Centre treating Gujarat as an enemy state, says Modi

Centre treating Gujarat as an enemy state, says Modi

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

In an exclusive Interview to CNN-IBN's editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Centre of treating Gujarat as an 'enemy' state. He also now claims that he never questioned expenses on Sonia Gandhi's health, but only on her foreign travel.

'Prove business links with Sancheti, I'll quit politics'

'Prove business links with Sancheti, I'll quit politics'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

I've never recommended the name of any contractor, says BJP President Nitin Gadkari, who has been accused of being involved in the Maharashtra irrigation scam, in an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN.

Rajan Mittal on why jobs won't be lost in retail sector

Rajan Mittal on why jobs won't be lost in retail sector

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Bharti Enterprises has had a joint venture with Walmart in the wholesale trade for years in India.

Survey: Nitish likely to hold on in Bihar, Mamata to win again

Survey: Nitish likely to hold on in Bihar, Mamata to win again

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A poll conducted by Centre for the Study of Developing Societies shows Mamata Banerjee will win in Bengal and Nitish Kumar is likely to hold on in Bihar despite the split with BJP, if elections were to be held today

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

With the help of colossal amount of Saudi oil money and partly the rise of the Ayotalollahs and Shia Islam there has spread this much harsher, more intolerant Islam, says internationally acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie in an interview with CNN-IBN.

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

'Hindu intolerance just as bad as Islamic intolerance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

With the help of colossal amount of Saudi oil money and partly the rise of the Ayotalollahs and Shia Islam there has spread this much harsher, more intolerant Islam, says internationally acclaimed writer Salman Rushdie in an interview with CNN-IBN.

Sanjeev Tyagi: Have no links with AgustaWestland

Sanjeev Tyagi: Have no links with AgustaWestland

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Sanjeev Tyagi, a cousin of former Air Chief S P Tyagi, on Saturday rubbished charges of having received kickbacks in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP chopper deal, saying it was an "absolute lie" even as he admitted having met one of the middlemen 17 years back on a power sector deal.

'If I am Indian I would want Headley here tomorrow'

'If I am Indian I would want Headley here tomorrow'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

On the fourth anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai terror strike, US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman says Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley's extradition to India is under consideration in an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN

Give us proof and see how we act: Malik on allegations

Give us proof and see how we act: Malik on allegations

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Despite India claiming to have credible evidence against the inflammatory content spreading hatred against the people from northeast, Pakistan is in a denial mode. In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, Interior Minister of Pakistan Rehman Malik assures to take action only after getting evidence from India.

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN's Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose, acclaimed playwright Girish Karnad defended his recent public attack on Nobel Laureate V S Naipaul at the Mumbai Literature Festival.

Shinde on power crisis: I'm a minister not a technician

Shinde on power crisis: I'm a minister not a technician

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Newly appointed Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde was rewarded with the plum post on a day when the country faced its worst power crisis. Not ready to take the responsibility for the failure of three grids he rates himself as a successful power minister in an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN's editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai. The excerpts:

'OB van campaigns won't solve corruption problem'

'OB van campaigns won't solve corruption problem'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, in an interview to CNN-IBN, says that Aadhaar enabled service delivery is a far more effective way to fight corruption.

'Grow up! Tit for tat is not Pakistan's policy'

'Grow up! Tit for tat is not Pakistan's policy'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Wednesday stated that reports about her country's army killing 2 Indian soldiers along the Line of Control and mutilating the body of one were inaccurate.

'Can't comment on Afzal Guru until I've assumed office'

'Can't comment on Afzal Guru until I've assumed office'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

India's President elect Pranab Mukherjee, in an interview with CNN-IBN, said he was disturbed about the hatred between political parties.

PTI refutes Modi's remark on Sonia's foreign trips

PTI refutes Modi's remark on Sonia's foreign trips

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a false claim that the Press Trust of India had reported in July that Congress President Sonia Gandhi's foreign trips had cost Rs 1,880 crore during a three-year period.

Nobody is going to be able to replace Dravid at No 3: Tendulkar

Nobody is going to be able to replace Dravid at No 3: Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

With a hectic season coming up, who better than batting ace Sachin Tendulkar knows what's in store for Team India. After the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, the going only gets tougher with the challenge of New Zealand, England and Australia to follow.

Cong using money power, muscle power, mafia power: Mamata

Cong using money power, muscle power, mafia power: Mamata

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in an interview to CNN-IBN did not rule out coming back with the Congress after the 2014 general elections.

'Murli Manohar Joshi is a hypocrite; he met 2G accused'

'Murli Manohar Joshi is a hypocrite; he met 2G accused'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Controversial businessman Anshuman Mishra, who recently withdrew his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Jharkhand owing to the controversy with the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Friday made sensational claims about PAC Chairman and senior BJP leader Dr Murli Manohar Joshi

Will not leave UPA; but don't humiliate us: Mamata

Will not leave UPA; but don't humiliate us: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

In an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN Editor in Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Mamta Banerjee about the recent row over former Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi and the strained relationship with the Congress.

'Let's not spend too much energy focusing on the Budget'

'Let's not spend too much energy focusing on the Budget'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Interview with Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission.

I wasn't put up by Congress: R P Singh

I wasn't put up by Congress: R P Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Former Comptroller and Auditor General official R P Singh, who has stirred a controversy, has rejected the allegations that the Congress has put him up to defend the government on the audit report on 2G spectrum allocation which had estimated the presumptive loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore.

Congress govt 'killed' the Bofors case, says Jaitley

Congress govt 'killed' the Bofors case, says Jaitley

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The National Democratic Alliance government made all efforts to bring the alleged Bofors scam guilty to the book, but the successive Congress-led governments tried to "kill" the case, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley tells Karan Thapar on CNN-IBN's Devil's Advocate show.

POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified

POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

A CNN-IBN Urban India Ooinion Poll shows the recent economic reform move of the government has not gone down well with the urban India. The poll shows that while the price rise and corruption remain the major concerns for the urban India, there is also a massive anger over cap on LPG subsidy and diesel price hike among the people across the cities.