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'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

'Conspiracy against me': ED quizzes Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The Central Industrial Security Force, tasked with the security of the ED officials, are using high-resolution body cameras to keep track of activities around Soren's residence, he said.

England pick uncapped Ansari in spin strong squad for Pakistan Tests in UAE

England pick uncapped Ansari in spin strong squad for Pakistan Tests in UAE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Uncapped Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari was named in England's squad on Tuesday for the forthcoming three Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Respond to expectations of a new generation: Ansari

Respond to expectations of a new generation: Ansari

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Noting that there is a perceptible drop in the working days of Parliament, Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday called for restoring legislatures to their earlier norms of functioning. "There is a perceptible drop in the working days of Parliament. Deliberation is less frequent; legislation is at times hasty. An impression is afoot in some quarters that diligent parliamentary work is less rewarding in political terms," he said.

Cops made me a scapegoat: Faheem Ansari

Cops made me a scapegoat: Faheem Ansari

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Faheem Ansari, charged with conspiracy in the 26/11 case, told the trial court on Tuesday that he had no links with the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and was being made a scapegoat by police. His lawyer R B Mokashi argued that police had not produced any material to show that Faheem was a terrorist and had connections with LeT which had allegedly carried out the attack.

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Should Ansari, Singh have attended Aiyar's dinner?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'While the meeting on December 6th was perfectly legal, was it ethical?' asks Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Fahim Ansari first scouted 26/11 targets'

'Fahim Ansari first scouted 26/11 targets'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Indian investigators have found answers to many of the questions in the 26/11 attacks case based on the recent briefing with US investigation teams and the new charges filed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation against suspected Lashkar terrorist David Headley.

Aftab Ansari transferred to Alipore jail

Aftab Ansari transferred to Alipore jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

The three were transferred for their trial in the shoe baron Partha Pratim Roy Burman abduction case, Inspector General (Prisons) Joydeb Chakraborty said.

Independent-minded editors are an endangered species: Ansari

Independent-minded editors are an endangered species: Ansari

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

The slow erosion of the institution of the editor in Indian media organisations is a reality. When media space and media products are treated solely in terms of revenue maximisation strategies, editors end up giving way to marketing departments, says Vice President M Hamid Ansari

Fahim Ansari's bail plea to be heard on July 19

Fahim Ansari's bail plea to be heard on July 19

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

"The jail authorities were supposed to bring him to court on June 29 but they didn't because they did not want us to get the new chargesheet," his lawyer said, alleging that the UP Special Task Force does not want his client to get a fair trial.

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The youth -- their dreams of government jobs unfulfilled -- are voicing their frustration.

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Ram temple invitation cards to be hand-delivered to guests

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Besides, various representatives of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and their allies are also aiding in hand-delivering the invitations.

Why Hamid Ansari is visiting tiny Brunei

Why Hamid Ansari is visiting tiny Brunei

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

As India strives to make its Act East Policy a comprehensive politico-diplomatic and economic success, Brunei gains more salience, says Dr Rahul Mishra.

BJP MLA in UP gets 25-year jail for raping minor, faces disqualification

BJP MLA in UP gets 25-year jail for raping minor, faces disqualification

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Ahsan Ullah Khan, the additional district and session judge of the MP-MLA court in Sonbhadra, also imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Gond which would be used in the rape survivor's rehabilitation.

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Taking a dig at Pakistan without naming it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a country which was a supplier of aatank (terror) is struggling for aata (flour) these days.

Long way to strike 12: Ansari tells MPs

Long way to strike 12: Ansari tells MPs

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

"There is a long way to go for 12 O' clock (midnight)." This is what Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari told Communist Party of India-Marxist Sitaram Yechury when he sought to know whether the session will continue beyond midnight.

Coimbatore blasts: Basha, Ansari get life term

Coimbatore blasts: Basha, Ansari get life term

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The judge sentenced 11 convicts to undergo life imprisonment for one term, 10 to a double life term, and awarded three life terms for one and four life terms for another for conspiracy and imprisonment ranging from three years to 125 years for various charges, while four others were awarded maximum 10 years for conspiracy and nine years to 70 years for different charges.

26/11 case: Ansari remanded in judicial custody

26/11 case: Ansari remanded in judicial custody

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Faheem Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 terror attack case, was on Thursday produced before a sessions court here after the high court admitted an appeal filed by the state challenging his acquittal.

Gujarat ATS arrests 4 Bangladeshi nationals, busts Al Qaeda module in Ahmedabad

Gujarat ATS arrests 4 Bangladeshi nationals, busts Al Qaeda module in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted an Al Qaeda module and arrested four members who hail from Bangladesh but have been living illegally in Ahmedabad, an official said on Monday.

Relieved Congress hopes Mamata will back Ansari for VP

Relieved Congress hopes Mamata will back Ansari for VP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Strains in the Congress-Trinamool ties seem to be disappearing with Mamata Banerjee announcing her party's support to United Progressive Alliance Presidential nominee Pranab Mukherje and the All India Congress Committee now hopes that the TMC would also back Hamid Ansari in the vice presidential race.

Prez polls: 'Pranab first choice of Cong, Ansari second'

Prez polls: 'Pranab first choice of Cong, Ansari second'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Ending days of suspense, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday made it clear that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was her first choice for Presidentship and Vice President Hamid Ansari was also in the reckoning.

Headley holds the key to Ansari, Sabahuddin appeal

Headley holds the key to Ansari, Sabahuddin appeal

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The Maharashtra government's decision to appeal against the acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin largely depends on India's interrogation of Lashkar operative David Headley.

Pak seeks Red Corner notices against Kasab, Ansari

Pak seeks Red Corner notices against Kasab, Ansari

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

In a new twist in the Mumbai terror attack case, Pakistan approached the Interpol on Saturday seeking Red Corner notices for arresting Ajmal Kasab and Fahim Ansari, currently undergoing trial in India.

Ansari, Sabauddin to be shifted to Bareilly jail

Ansari, Sabauddin to be shifted to Bareilly jail

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Fahim Ansari and Sabauddin, who were acquitted in the Mumbai terror attacks case recently, will soon be shifted from the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai to the central prison in Bareilly in connection with the 2007 attack on a Central Reserve Police Force group centre at Rampur in Uttar Pradesh.

Buried Art 370 in 'kabristan', Cong can't restore it: Modi

Buried Art 370 in 'kabristan', Cong can't restore it: Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Modi referred to the Lok Sabha polls as a "Kurukshetra (battle)" in which "there is development on one hand and 'vote jihad' on the other".

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Passenger injured in severe turbulence in SpiceJet flight dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

On May 1, SpiceJet's Mumbai-Durgapur flight encountered severe turbulence during its descent phase, injuring 14 passengers and three cabin crew members.

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, there were 135 women candidates while in the second phase, there were 100 women candidates, bringing the combined total for the first two phases to 235 women candidates.

Ansari,Sabauddin guilty of 26/11 conspiracy: Nikam

Ansari,Sabauddin guilty of 26/11 conspiracy: Nikam

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The prosecution on Monday told the 26/11 trial court that accused Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed had provided maps of targets to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba to carry out attacks in Mumbai and insisted that both of them be held guilty, along with Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, for causing the death of 166 people.Faheem and Sabauddin had been commissioned by LeT leader Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi to prepare road maps of terror targets.

Fahim Ansari drew 26/11 terror maps: Expert

Fahim Ansari drew 26/11 terror maps: Expert

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

A handwriting expert on Friday observed in a special court that markings shown on a map of 26/11 terror target spots recovered from slain terrorist Abu Ismail matched with specimen writings of accused Fahim Ansari, who is being tried along with Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab.

American Center attack: Accused Aftab Ansari found

American Center attack: Accused Aftab Ansari found

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Dubai-based don Aftab Ansari, the main accused, was convicted for murder, conspiracy and waging war against the country.

Ansari leads tributes to martyrs of Parliament House attack

Ansari leads tributes to martyrs of Parliament House attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Vice President M Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley, Bharatiya Janata Party leader LK Advani and several other leaders offered floral tributes to the martyrs at a solemn ceremony on Tuesday morning

Ansari's re-election as VP comes as 2nd booster shot for UPA

Ansari's re-election as VP comes as 2nd booster shot for UPA

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Hamid Ansari, in his second stint as vice president, is likely to face a more unruly House, with general elections being less than two years away and the Opposition becoming increasingly aggressive, and the Congress's chief troubleshooter having gone to Rashtrapati Bhavan, writes Neerja Chowdhury

Hamid Ansari on 10 years as Rajya Sabha chairman

Hamid Ansari on 10 years as Rajya Sabha chairman

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'The chair is a referee in a match, whether this side is playing better or that side is playing worse is no concern of the chair.'

ATS team to seek custody of Ansari, Sabahuddin

ATS team to seek custody of Ansari, Sabahuddin

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

A team from the Mumbai Anti Terrorist Squad is in Uttar Pradesh to seek the transit remand of Fahid Ansari and Sabahuddin, the two Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives arrested in connection with the attack on the Central Reserve Police Force camp in Rampur, which claimed 20 lives.Both Ansari and Sabahuddin were arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad. During interrogations, Ansari had reportedly confessed to providing sketches and videos of key targets in Mumbai to the LeT

Muslim candidate wins election from Ayodhya's Ram Abhiram Das ward

Muslim candidate wins election from Ayodhya's Ram Abhiram Das ward

Rediff.com13 May 2023

An independent Muslim candidate has secured a surprise victory in a ward in the Hindutva nerve centre of Ayodhya in the civic election results declared on Saturday.

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Atiq Ahmad among former members mourned by UP assembly

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Ahmad was elected to the assembly as an Independent in 1989, 1991, 1993 and on a Samajwadi Party ticket in 1996. He returned to the House in 2002 on an Apna Dal ticket. He was elected as an MP in 2004.

Delhi police cancels order to shut shops for G20 summit

Delhi police cancels order to shut shops for G20 summit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The station house officer of Daryaganj police station has withdrawn an order asking offices, shops, vehicle parking, DTC depot etc in the area to remain shut during the G20 Summit.

BJP steps up attack on ex-VP, shares pic with 'Pak spy'

BJP steps up attack on ex-VP, shares pic with 'Pak spy'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The BJP cited a photograph of both purportedly sharing stage during a conference in India.

Recipe: Chef Meraj's Breakfast Fruit Pizza

Recipe: Chef Meraj's Breakfast Fruit Pizza

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Try this delightfully fruity pizza that's healthy.

Accused Ansari wants new judge for 26/11 trial

Accused Ansari wants new judge for 26/11 trial

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

In a new twist to the 26/11 terror attack case, Faheem Ansari, who is accused of facilitating the attacks perpetrated by the ten terrorists, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking a re-trial on the ground that he had no confidence in the judge.Hearing Faheem's petition sent through the jail authorities, Justice J N Patel and Justice Amjad Sayed on Friday directed Additional Public Prosecutor Rajesh More to file a reply within two weeks.