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High drama in K'taka Council: Members get physical, dy chairman pulled down

High drama in K'taka Council: Members get physical, dy chairman pulled down

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Amid the pandemonium and chaos, which many senior members termed as a "black mark" and "unprecedented" in the House's century old history, it was adjourned sine-die within minutes after it met for the day.

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Police on Thursday registered a case of murder into the deaths of two teenage girls whose bodies were found in a field in Unnao even as a post-mortem revealed no injury marks.

Bihar road rage murder accused Rocky Yadav surrenders in court

Bihar road rage murder accused Rocky Yadav surrenders in court

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Rocky Yadav was not traceable after the Supreme Court cancelled his bail granted by the Patna high court, reports M I Khan.

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

BJP MLA who 'received Lalu's call' files FIR against him

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Lalan Kumar Paswan, who lodged the FIR with the vigilance department, held that the RJD chief's alleged act was tantamount to 'corruption' since, as a member of the legislative assembly, he was a 'public servant' whom Yadav had tried to entice away from 'performing the constitutional obligation of taking part in voting in the House'.

FIR against BJP leader in Leh bribery case

FIR against BJP leader in Leh bribery case

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The FIR was registered after the chief judicial magistrate of Leh directed police on Wednesday to launch a probe into the matter.

Pune bank takes 'possession' of Dhananjay Munde's flat

Pune bank takes 'possession' of Dhananjay Munde's flat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

The NCP leader defeated his cousin Pankaja Munde of the BJP in the just-concluded assembly elections from Parli in Beed district of central Maharashtra.

Akhilesh calls on father, invites him to SP meet

Akhilesh calls on father, invites him to SP meet

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The SP chief went to his father's residence to invite him to the October 5 national executive meeting, party MLC Sunil Singh Yadav said.

You don't have numbers: BJP demands HDK's resignation

You don't have numbers: BJP demands HDK's resignation

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

"If at all he has dignity, honour and self-esteem, or if he is aware of Karnataka's culture and traditions, he should immediately resign... Do not try to stick on to the chair. You do not have the numbers," former deputy chief minister and Padmanabhanagar BJP MLA R Ashok said.

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Nitish is not retiring, says JD-U after his 'last election' remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Does a political or social worker ever retire? Is Nitish Kumar himself contesting the assembly elections'

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Her sister said the last rites would be performed only in the presence of CM Adityanath.

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for COVID-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to over 18 lakh on Monday.

Caught on camera: Shiv Sena leader, friend slap bank employee

Caught on camera: Shiv Sena leader, friend slap bank employee

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Reacting to the incident in Yavatmal, Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe said the party does not support such violence.

Shivpal Yadav expels Akhilesh's minister Pawan Pandey

Shivpal Yadav expels Akhilesh's minister Pawan Pandey

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Pandey, a minister in Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet, was expelled by SP state unit chief Shivpal Yadav over the allegation that he attacked party MLC Ashu Malik.

Cops detain Akhilesh Yadav after he sits on dharna on road

Cops detain Akhilesh Yadav after he sits on dharna on road

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Yadav, a former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, was slated to travel to Kannuaj, around 125 km from the Uttar Pradesh capital, for a tractor rally as part of the 'Kisan Yatra' in support of farmers protesting against the Centre's new agri laws and the 'Bharat Bandh' called by them on Tuesday.

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader had made the allegation in a tweet on Sunday wherein he had also launched a veiled attack on a sitting Congress MLA, who had shot off a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking return of Rs 50 lakh released from his local area development fund.

Another Kashmir militant returns home after mother's appeal

Another Kashmir militant returns home after mother's appeal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The details of the surrendered boy have been kept secret in order to ensure his security.

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Fadnavis dismissed his appointment as the party's election in-charge for the state was to do anything with Sushant case.

Ignoring Kumaraswamy's appeal, several throng wedding venue of his son

Ignoring Kumaraswamy's appeal, several throng wedding venue of his son

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Nikhil, son of former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, tied the nuptial knot with Revathi, the grand-niece of former Karnataka housing minister M Krishnappa. The marriage was solemnised at Kumaraswamy's Kethaganahalli farmhouse at Bidadi in the neighbouring Ramanagara district, a JD-S stronghold.

Bihar CM orders probe into purification of temple after his visit

Bihar CM orders probe into purification of temple after his visit

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A day after his claims that a temple in Bihar's Madhubani district was washed and purified soon after his visit there for obeisance, Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday ordered a probe.

J&K: Congressman mentions daughter's marriage as liability in poll affidavit

J&K: Congressman mentions daughter's marriage as liability in poll affidavit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Sparking a controversy, a Congress candidate for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections has mentioned the marriage of his daughter as a "liability" in his affidavit submitted along with his nomination papers.

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'With the deaths of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, the BJP and Congress thought that they had a chance.' 'They have conceded that power is with the Dravidian parties.'

Fadnavis ministry expansion sees mix of old and new faces

Fadnavis ministry expansion sees mix of old and new faces

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena leaders who were sworn in today during the expansion of Devendra Fadnavis ministry include some who have been ministers in the past and some new faces.

Now, UP minister claims Lord Hanuman was a Jat

Now, UP minister claims Lord Hanuman was a Jat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Explaining the rationale behind his statement, Chaudhary said, "Lord Ram's wife, goddess Sita, was abducted by Ravan, but Lanka was burnt by Hanumanji. It's injustice being done to someone by someone and the third person does not know either of them. This is the nature of Jats... they intervene whenever any injustice is done to anybody."

Now, a negative post against the TDP may land you in jail

Now, a negative post against the TDP may land you in jail

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Taking a serious view of the "growing criticism" of the party and the government, TDP general secretary and state Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh has asked his fellow leaders to initiate criminal action against those "tarnishing our image".

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Gurudas Kamat cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

His son Sunil lighted the pyre and a police contingent gave the departed leader a gun salute.

Panel probing graft charge against J-K minister scrapped

Panel probing graft charge against J-K minister scrapped

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council Chairman Amrit Malhotra has dissolved the House Committee which was formed to probe allegations of land grab against senior cabinet minister Taj Mohiuddin.

Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The renovation of the property is underway, encompassing painting of walls, cleaning, and other necessary repairs befitting the new entrant's stature and requirements. The bungalow, spread over about 1.5 acres, belongs to the family of veteran Congress leader the late Sheila Kaul, who was the sister-in-law of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.

Jama Masjid shahi iman snaps ties with Samajwadi Party

Jama Masjid shahi iman snaps ties with Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Severing ties with the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Maulana Syed Ahmed Bukhari has sent resignations of his supporters, including his member of Legislative Assembly son-in-law, from all positions in the state government.

No bail for Gali Janardhan Reddy in mining case

No bail for Gali Janardhan Reddy in mining case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

A special CBI court in Hyderabad on Monday dismissed the bail plea of mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, an accused in the illegal mining case involving his Obulapuram Mining Company.

Maha Guv, Uddhav spar over reopening places of worship

Maha Guv, Uddhav spar over reopening places of worship

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

In a letter to the CM, Koshyari asked, 'Have you suddenly turned secular, the term you hated?' 'Isn't secularism a key component of the Constitution, by which you swore while taking oath as the state Governor?' Thackeray asked.

Delhi gangrape: New Year plans dropped, toned down

Delhi gangrape: New Year plans dropped, toned down

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Some hotels, clubs and business houses today dropped or toned down New Year's eve party plans, as the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim cast a shadow on revelry.

'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.

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The temporary Maharashtra crisis might be over in a few weeks. But the permanent crisis -- the Sena's relationship with its friends old and new -- remains.

Multi-crore scam rocks JK legislative council

Multi-crore scam rocks JK legislative council

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

As the House proceedings began, National Conference MLC legislator Devender Rana and asked the chairman for his decision on the privilege motion against PDP Member Murtaza Khan for levelling allegations against Union Minister Farooq Abdullah in connection with the alleged scam.

If BJP doesn't want alliance, we'll say namaskar: Naidu

If BJP doesn't want alliance, we'll say namaskar: Naidu

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Naidu was responding to a question on the critical remarks made by some BJP leaders.

Seven accused in Adarsh housing scam get bail

Seven accused in Adarsh housing scam get bail

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Of the nine accused, those who secured bail include IAS officer Pradeep Vyas, former deputy secretary in Urban Development Department P V Deshmukh, Brigadier (retd) M M Wanchoo, retired Defence Estates Officer R C Thakur, Major General (Retd) A R Kumar, Major Gen (Retd) T K Kaul and former MLC Kanhaiyyalal Gidwani.

Judicial custody for Adarsh accused till April 7

Judicial custody for Adarsh accused till April 7

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The seven accused in the multi-crore Adarsh scam were on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody till April 17 by the Special Central Bureau of Investigation court.

Adarsh accused move Bombay HC against PMLA application

Adarsh accused move Bombay HC against PMLA application

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Seven accused in the Adarsh scam have moved the Bombay High Court stating the Enforcement Directorate's case against them for money laundering is not "sustainable" as provisions of anti-money laundering law were not in force at the time of commission of the alleged offence.

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Agitating students demanded the immediate removal of Dattareya from the Union Cabinet.

JD-U leader dares BJP to withdraw support from Bihar govt

JD-U leader dares BJP to withdraw support from Bihar govt

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

A Janata Dal (United) leader in Bihar on Friday has dared the Bharatiya Janata Party to withdraw its support from Nitish Kumar led government in the state if it is not comfortable with the party stand on its secular agenda.