News for 'Jitendra Singh'

Gaganyaan's unmanned space mission likely to be delayed

Gaganyaan's unmanned space mission likely to be delayed

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The Gaganyaan mission aims to send a three-member crew to space for a period of five to seven days by 2022 when India completes 75 years of Independence.

Yati Narsinghanand sent to 14-day judicial custody

Yati Narsinghanand sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Yati Narsinghanand, the head priest of the Dasna temple in Ghaziabad, was picked up on Saturday night from Sarvanand Ghat of the Ganga, where he was staging a 'satyagraha' against the arrest of another accused in the case Jitendra Narayan Tyagi, earlier known as Waseem Rizvi.

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Jaiveer Shergill quits Cong, says sycophancy eating into party like 'termites'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Shergill said the primary reason was that "the ideology and the vision of the current decision makers of the Congress is no longer in sync with the aspirations of the youth and modern India".

Shootout In Delhi Court!

Shootout In Delhi Court!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Jailed gangster Jitendra Gogi was shot dead on Friday inside Delhi's Rohini court by two killers dressed as lawyers.

Did Indian Army cross the border? Myanmar says NO, India says YES

Did Indian Army cross the border? Myanmar says NO, India says YES

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

According to reports, Zaw Htay, director of Myanmar's presidential office, said that, as per the information sent by Myanmar army's local battalions, the military operation by the Indian Army was carried out on the Indian side of the border.

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

'Tell us what happened at Kakrapar'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Residents of Surat, who fear for their lives after the heavy leakage at the nuclear plant, have started an online campaign to know about the incident.

Jammu tense as protestors defy prohibitory orders; cop stabbed

Jammu tense as protestors defy prohibitory orders; cop stabbed

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Situation in Jammu was "tense" on Friday as Sikh youth defied prohibitory orders and held protests in various areas as part of a three-day old agitation which is spreading and saw one more policeman being stabbed and his AK rifle taken away.

Lokpal appointment only after rules are amended: Govt

Lokpal appointment only after rules are amended: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The government will go ahead with the appointment of chairperson and members in Lokpal once search committee rules are amended, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Thursday.

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Tomar was arrested around 11 am following investigation into a complaint by the bar council of Delhi.

Delimitation panel proposes massive changes in Kashmir division

Delimitation panel proposes massive changes in Kashmir division

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The voluminous report has proposed redrawing of the Anantnag Parliamentary seat by including Rajouri and Poonch from the Jammu region, besides carrying out massive changes in the Kashmir division, they said.

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Pushpa Effect Makes Allu Arjun Brand Star

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A little bird in the know of things tells me that Allu Arjun will most likely become the face of a global cola brand very soon. And he has jacked his brand endorsement price to an unheard of Rs 7.5 crore per day, leaving the likes of Virat Kohli and Ranveer Singh trailing by quite a margin, reveals Sandeep Goyal.

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Nitish keeps home, Tejashwi gets health; JD-U ministers get depts back

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Portfolios were on Tuesday allocated in the new Bihar cabinet headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who, predictably, retained the all-important home department which helps him keep direct control on the state police.

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

After stormy CWC meeting, Congress set for major overhaul

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The appointees are expected to reflect Rahul Gandhi's vision of a new Congress with MP and Rahul's "bench mate" in the LS, KC Venugopal, expected to play an important role.

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Most ministers, speaker, Congress state president lose in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

In the humiliating defeat of the Congress party in Rajasthan except for Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, most of his ministers have lost the election.

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The news of Shah joining the Cabinet came from Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani, who tweeted a congratulatory message. "Had a courtesy meeting with our mentor Amit Shah and gave my best wishes to him on his inclusion as a strong member of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers," he tweeted.

Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Amit Shah flags off Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The home minister also said that Article 370 was the "biggest roadblock" in the state's development and within 10 years, it will be one of the most developed regions of the country.

SIT to probe Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speech case

SIT to probe Haridwar Dharma Sansad hate speech case

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Haridwar Police have added the names of Hindu leaders Yeti Narasimhanand and Sagar Sindhuraj in an FIR in connection with the case of alleged hate speech.

1,500 locals shifted as Pakistan continues to fire at LoC

1,500 locals shifted as Pakistan continues to fire at LoC

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Pakistan violated the ceasefire for the third consecutive day on Monday by firing small arms on forward posts and four hamlets in Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

Delhi cops arrest AAP MLA in land grabbing case

Delhi cops arrest AAP MLA in land grabbing case

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Manoj Kumar, Aam Aadmi Party's legislator from Kondli, was on Thursday arrested after being quizzed by the Delhi Police in an month-old case of alleged land grabbing.

Govt depts don't send timely response: MPs complain to PMO

Govt depts don't send timely response: MPs complain to PMO

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

The matter was taken up with higher authorities and Union minister Jitendra Singh wrote to ministers of all the departments concerned.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

No proposal to repeal Article 370, says govt

No proposal to repeal Article 370, says govt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

The government has no proposal to repeal Article 370 of the Constitution that grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Will force Pak to stop cross-border firing: Rajnath

Will force Pak to stop cross-border firing: Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Just wait for some more time. Pakistan will forced to stop firing.

All possible assistance extended to Jwala: Sports minister

All possible assistance extended to Jwala: Sports minister

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Sports Minister Jitendra Singh responded to his senior colleague in the government Veerappa Moily's letter to him in connection with Jwala Gutta's ongoing impasse with the BAI, saying that he will examine her case and see how he can extend support to her.

Govt to work towards restoring CBI credibility: MoS

Govt to work towards restoring CBI credibility: MoS

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The government will work towards "restoring" the credibility of the Central Bureau of Investigation and it will be given functional autonomy to ensure complete independence in its operations, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday.

In 2009, Maharashtra minister was a BA; in 2014, he's passed Std V

In 2009, Maharashtra minister was a BA; in 2014, he's passed Std V

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

AAP dared the BJP to arrest Lonikar and make him tour the institutes from where he got his degrees.

Govt yet to receive proposal for reducing retirement age

Govt yet to receive proposal for reducing retirement age

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The govt has not received any proposal to reduce retirement age of employees.

ISL: NorthEast hold Jamshedpur with late goal

ISL: NorthEast hold Jamshedpur with late goal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

NorthEast United scored a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League match, at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, in Jamshedpur, on Monday.

You will see my support, says Tharoor on Congress polls

You will see my support, says Tharoor on Congress polls

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday claimed he has the support of party workers from across the country for his bid to fight the AICC president polls.

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Before swearing-in, Modi to meet new ministers at home

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prakash Javadekar, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Dharmendra Pradhan and Smriti Irani are also likely to join the second Modi government after being its members in its first avatar.

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

'Black day for Kashmir and the nation'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The people of Jammu and Kashmir are your own people. Do not use them as cannon fodder in your laboratory.'

Kashmir: 'An example of Nehru's failed political model'

Kashmir: 'An example of Nehru's failed political model'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

A day after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley criticised Nehruvian model of development, saying it had held the country back, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday termed Jammu and Kashmir a glaring example of the "failure" of Nehru's political model.

No plans to create separate time zone for North East: Govt

No plans to create separate time zone for North East: Govt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Government has no plans to create a separate time zone for 7 North Eastern states, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

Petitioner must be secular, fair: SC on plea for ban on religious parties

Petitioner must be secular, fair: SC on plea for ban on religious parties

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The apex court also said it will consider whether the matter should be put before a five-judge bench

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

JK delimitation panel proposals made public; objections invited till Mar 21

JK delimitation panel proposals made public; objections invited till Mar 21

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The report published in the gazettes of India appeared in local newspapers on Monday and showed that Habba Kadal seat in Kashmir division and Suchetgarh seat in Jammu province had been restored.

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rahul constitutes CWC, several veterans dropped

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

He has also convened the first meeting of the extended CWC on July 22 to chalk out the party's future strategy.

Modi assures J-K youth in first visit after abrogation of Article 370

Modi assures J-K youth in first visit after abrogation of Article 370

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Reaching out to the youth of the Kashmir Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spelled out initiatives for peace and development, and assured they will not inherit the problems faced by their parents and grandparents.

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Stepping up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra for keeping silent in the controversy involving Lalit Modi and other scandals and threatened to launch a nationwide agitation if the tainted ministers and leaders are not sacked.

After expelling us, 'hypocrite' Kejriwal wants us back: Bhushan

After expelling us, 'hypocrite' Kejriwal wants us back: Bhushan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Bhushan said that "after abusing" and "orchestrating" a physical attack by his MLAs in the NC meeting, Kejriwal wants them "Back!, Hypocrite Shameless!"