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Stray dogs matter: SC says Maneka Gandhi 'committed contempt'

Stray dogs matter: SC says Maneka Gandhi 'committed contempt'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Questioning senior advocate Raju Ramachandran who appeared for Gandhi, the bench said, "You said the court should be circumspect in its remark but have you asked your client what kind of remarks she has made? Have you heard her podcast? She has made all kinds of remarks against everybody without even thinking. Have you seen her body language?"

ISKCON sends Rs 100 cr defamation notice to Maneka Gandhi

ISKCON sends Rs 100 cr defamation notice to Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

ISKCON on Friday said it has sent a Rs 100-crore defamation notice to BJP MP Maneka Gandhi for questioning the religious organisation over its upkeep of cows in its gaushalas (cowsheds).

Maneka Gandhi defends Husain

Maneka Gandhi defends Husain

Rediff.com12 May 2007

The Pilibhit MP, who praised Husain for his charity, alleged that his paintings had been misread deliberately and suggested that they were worthy of being displayed in a museum.

Akshay: Grateful to Maneka Gandhi for support

Akshay: Grateful to Maneka Gandhi for support

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

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Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Mirza, who is expecting her first child in October, posted a photo of her performing yoga on Twitter and tagged Maneka Gandhi and the Ministry of Women and Child Development to it.

Maneka Gandhi, Varun meet PM

Maneka Gandhi, Varun meet PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Varun, however, said he would not campaign against her or Rahul and Priyanka in the coming Lok Sabha polls.

Prez poll: BJP's Maneka Gandhi backs Pranab

Prez poll: BJP's Maneka Gandhi backs Pranab

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi, who met Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Monday, described him as an excellent candidate for the coveted post of President of India.

CBI files two cases against Maneka Gandhi

CBI files two cases against Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The high court had on October 19 asked the CBI to investigate alleged irregularities in distribution of government funds to certain NGOs during Maneka's tenure as minister in the NDA government.

Maneka Gandhi claims ISKCON sells cows to butchers; temple body hits back

Maneka Gandhi claims ISKCON sells cows to butchers; temple body hits back

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Gandhi said that "ISKCON establishes gaushalas and earns unlimited benefits for the same from the government, in the form of huge lands."

On Varun Gandhi not getting BJP ticket, Maneka says...

On Varun Gandhi not getting BJP ticket, Maneka says...

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi on Saturday indicated that her son Varun Gandhi's writings that were sometimes critical of the government may have cost him the party's Lok Sabha ticket from Pilibhit but asserted that he would do very well even without it.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

Watch: Maneka Gandhi loses cool, abuses UP official

Watch: Maneka Gandhi loses cool, abuses UP official

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

She was attending a meeting on Friday in Baheri area of the district which falls in her constituency Pilibhit.

Team Anna can change face of Parliament: Maneka Gandhi

Team Anna can change face of Parliament: Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Maneka Gandhi on Saturday took out a leaf from Ramayana to support Team Anna's entry into electoral politics, saying a confident Ravana had dismissed Lord Rama's army as "monkeys and bears" but ended up vanquished.

Everyone has their destiny: Maneka on Rahul-Varun comparison

Everyone has their destiny: Maneka on Rahul-Varun comparison

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Maneka also exudes confidence of BJP's victory in the upcoming voting in Sultanpur on May 25.

Varun should use mind instead of heart: Maneka Gandhi

Varun should use mind instead of heart: Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

As Varun Gandhi courted controversy by "praising" estranged cousin Rahul Gandhi, his mother and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi on Thursday said her son's remark on Amethi's development was "not correct" and advised him to use his mind instead of heart while making statements.

Rape crisis centres will be set up by yearend: Maneka Gandhi

Rape crisis centres will be set up by yearend: Maneka Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Calling the gang rape and murder of two girls in Badaun a "terrible" case and Uttar Pradesh government "insensitive", Women and Child Development minister Maneka Gandhi on Monday said the Centre would set up rape crisis centres in all districts of the state by yearend.

How to curb corruption? Maneka Gandhi asks people to follow Sonia's example

How to curb corruption? Maneka Gandhi asks people to follow Sonia's example

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Union minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi asked officials in her Lok Sabha constituency of Pilibhit to follow the example of Sonia in order to check corruption in the education department.

'We will lose millions of girls', Maneka Gandhi!

'We will lose millions of girls', Maneka Gandhi!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'The minister is not concerned about our daughters' well-being.' 'Just when the sex ratio for girls is showing an improvement across every district, the minister wants the onus to be on the women knowing very well that decision making in India is in the hands of the male.'

Maneka Gandhi defends anti-trolling move, says won't patrol the net

Maneka Gandhi defends anti-trolling move, says won't patrol the net

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Responding to criticism of its anti-trolling move, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday said that the ministry's attempt to check trolling will not imply online policing or blanket patrolling of the internet.

Maneka Gandhi suggests legalising marijuana for medical purposes

Maneka Gandhi suggests legalising marijuana for medical purposes

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

She also suggested exploring the possibility of setting up de-addiction centres near these railway stations.

Happy to be in BJP: Maneka after son Varun denied ticket

Happy to be in BJP: Maneka after son Varun denied ticket

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

On being asked what Varun Gandhi would do now, she replied, "Ask him what he wants to do. We will consider this after the elections. There is time."

'This will only increase panic between people and dogs'

'This will only increase panic between people and dogs'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR localities has sparked mixed reactions, with RWAs welcoming the move and animal rights activists raising concerns about implementation and potential harm.

Not advisable to shut pigeon feeding spots, says Fadnavis

Not advisable to shut pigeon feeding spots, says Fadnavis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has advised against the abrupt closure of pigeon feeding spots in Mumbai, urging the BMC to ensure controlled feeding of the birds amid health concerns and a court case.

If not as an MP...: Varun Gandhi's 1st reaction after BJP denied ticket from Pilibhit

If not as an MP...: Varun Gandhi's 1st reaction after BJP denied ticket from Pilibhit

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The BJP has fielded Uttar Pradesh Public Works Minister Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit replacing Gandhi.

BJP drops Varun Gandhi in UP, but fields Maneka

BJP drops Varun Gandhi in UP, but fields Maneka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday declared 13 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls including actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in popular TV serial Ramayan, from Meerut, while replacing sitting MP Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit with state minister Jitin Prasada.

Maneka, Varun Gandhi join BJP

Maneka, Varun Gandhi join BJP

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Doesn't reduce my stature: Maneka on exclusion from BJP natl exec

Doesn't reduce my stature: Maneka on exclusion from BJP natl exec

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

"There are other senior leaders who also have not got a place in the executive committee. New people should also get an opportunity. I am aware of my duties and serving the people of my constituency is my first duty," she stressed.

Mayawati sells BSP tickets for Rs 15-20 cr, alleges Maneka

Mayawati sells BSP tickets for Rs 15-20 cr, alleges Maneka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'Everybody knows Mayawati sells party tickets and even her party members take pride in telling this'

Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Sanjay Gandhi's sugar mill hopes Maneka will revive its fortunes

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The business of volume can be a win or a loss for a sugar mill as India's sugar market is heavily controlled by the government.

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Indira Gandhi was murdered by her bodyguards on the morning of October 31, 1984. Her death sparked off horrific anti-Sikh riots, killing over 3,000 innocent Indians.

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Allahabad HC stays UP govt's suspension Sanjay Gandhi hospital's licence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday stayed the Uttar Pradesh government's order suspending the licence of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi over the death of a 22-year-old woman after a surgery.

Curfew in hostels needed to protect youngsters from 'hormonal outbursts': Maneka

Curfew in hostels needed to protect youngsters from 'hormonal outbursts': Maneka

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Maneka Gandhi also received flak for her comments about "Biharis" on the TV show.

When Modi Met Karyakartas...

When Modi Met Karyakartas...

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Scenes from the campaign trail...

Varun will get married this year: Maneka

Varun will get married this year: Maneka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2010

Rahul Gandhi may be ducking queries on his marriage plans, but wedding bells are all set to ring for his cousin and Bharatiya Janata Party's young leader Varun Gandhi. Varun's mother and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament from Aonla parliamentary constituency Maneka Gandhi on Sunday said that the 30-year-old leader will tie the nuptial knot with a Bengali girl this year. "Varun will get married to Yamini, who hails from Bengal, this year," said Maneka.

Maneka calls Jaswant expulsion wrong; backtracks

Maneka calls Jaswant expulsion wrong; backtracks

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Maneka Gandhi created a stir on Saturday when she first came out openly in support of expelled party leader Jaswant Singh, but hastily backtracked from her stance later.Maneka, who was visiting Budaun in Uttar Pradesh, to oversee the party's preparedness ahead of the by-election to two state assembly segments which fall under her Aonla Lok Sabha constituency, told reporters that the BJP had been unfair to Jaswant.

Rahul always silent on corruption, flays Maneka

Rahul always silent on corruption, flays Maneka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Flaying the Congress party and its general secretary Rahul Gandhi, who is also her late husband's nephew, Bhartiya Janata Party MP Maneka Gandhi said on Thursday, "The Congress party is neck deep in corruption to which Rahul Gandhi has always remained a mute spectator."

Something is wrong with the BJP, says Maneka

Something is wrong with the BJP, says Maneka

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Endorsing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's prescription for the Bharatiya Janata Party's revival, senior party leader Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday urged it to go for an 'introspection', saying "something is wrong somewhere". "There is a need to look within as there is something wrong somewhere," Maneka told reporters when asked about her reaction to Bhagwat's remarks on Tuesday.

Working to set up rape crises centers in every district: Maneka

Working to set up rape crises centers in every district: Maneka

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi says her ministry is working on four core areas of "safety, education, employment and confidence building," which are critical for the 58 crore women population in India which includes over 41 crore in rural areas. She also lays out the detailed roadmap for her ministry including setting up of one stop rape crises centres, hostels for working women among others.

Ask Pawar, Patel to resign: Maneka to BJP

Ask Pawar, Patel to resign: Maneka to BJP

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

In a veiled attack on Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley, Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Maneka Gandhi on Tuesday asked the party why it was shying away from demanding the resignations of Union ministers Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel, for their alleged involvement in the IPL scam. Maneka said Patel and his daughter had flouted so many rules, but still the party had not demanded the minister's resignation.

Juvenile Justice Bill brings 'new regime of safety': Maneka

Juvenile Justice Bill brings 'new regime of safety': Maneka

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Hailing the passage of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2014, in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi said the law comes as a "new regime of safety for potential victims".