News for 'Muzaffarnagar'

SC relief for Haryana lovers

SC relief for Haryana lovers

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The court asked the Haryana police to give adequate protection to the lovers, who had married against the wishes of their village panchayat.

Woman busts husband's wedding

Woman busts husband's wedding

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

The woman claimed she had tied the knot with the bridegroom two years ago.

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Kumar, who was directed by the high court on Monday to surrender before authorities by December 31, sought more time saying he has to settle family affairs.

The mystery of Punjab National Bank's vanishing loans

The mystery of Punjab National Bank's vanishing loans

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Eleven companies, which owe the bank Rs 843 crore, are untraceable.

Rushmi, Archana in semis

Rushmi, Archana in semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

However, second seeded Sai Jayalakshmi failed to make it in the ITF Futures tournament.

Vote for BSP to keep fascist forces, dynasty rule at bay: Mayawati to Muslims

Vote for BSP to keep fascist forces, dynasty rule at bay: Mayawati to Muslims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday said that her party has given maximum number of tickets to Muslims and they should vote unitedly in favour of her party to save the country from the "fascist forces and dynasty rule".

No 'beef' consumed in Dadri murder; NSA to be invoked against killers

No 'beef' consumed in Dadri murder; NSA to be invoked against killers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The National Security Act is likely to be invoked against killers of the Mohammad Akhlaq, who was brutally beaten to death on Monday night after locals suspected him of storing and consuming beef.

Cong distances from Jairam Ramesh's comment on ISI remarks

Cong distances from Jairam Ramesh's comment on ISI remarks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Congress on Sunday distanced itself from the comment of Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, on the controversy sparked by party vice-president Rahul Gandhi's remarks on ISI getting in touch with Muzaffarnagar riot-hit youth.

A bittersweet battle for UP

A bittersweet battle for UP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Rushmi to meet Heli in ITF final

Rushmi to meet Heli in ITF final

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

They won their semifinal matches in contrasting fashion today to set up the title clash in the Bhavana Swarup ITF Women's tennis tournament.

Don't try to force bandh in Muzzaffarnagar: Akhilesh's response to BJP

Don't try to force bandh in Muzzaffarnagar: Akhilesh's response to BJP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

After displaying complacence in dealing with the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar that took nearly 50 lives, the Akhilesh Yadav government has finally decided to crack the whip.

UP govt thwarts VHP meet in Ayodhya

UP govt thwarts VHP meet in Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Close on the heels of the much-hyped '84-kosi parikrama' on August 26 last, yet another 'fixed' match between the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Samajwadi Party was witnessed in Ayodhya on Friday when blatant posturing by the two sides ended in a damp squib.

'I'm caught between Maulana Modi and Maulana Mulayam'

'I'm caught between Maulana Modi and Maulana Mulayam'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Asaduddin Owaisi opens up to T S Sudhir on his party's plans for the elections in Uttar Pradesh next year and why he thinks both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party have vitiated the secular atmosphere in the state.

DM who supported suspended IAS officer transferred by UP govt

DM who supported suspended IAS officer transferred by UP govt

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Ravikant Singh, who had given a clean chit to suspended Uttar Pradesh IAS officer Durga Sakthi Nagpal, has been transferred.

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Saisuresh Sivaswamy tells us what we must know from the election news in the print and television media.

Modi's Guj model aimed at facilitating one industrialist: Rahul

Modi's Guj model aimed at facilitating one industrialist: Rahul

Rediff.com10 May 2014

Taking Narendra Modi head-on, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Gujarat government of offering Rs 40,000 crore worth of farmland at throw away prices to an industrialist while seeking higher rates from the Air Force.

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Bijnor district where she met families of two persons killed in the violence. Internet services have been suspended in several areas till Monday, while prohibitory orders remained in force across the state.

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

BJP MLA: Taj Mahal built by traitor, not part of our history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The BJP too described the Muslim rule in India as 'barbaric'.

EC lifts ban on Amit Shah's campaign in UP

EC lifts ban on Amit Shah's campaign in UP

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

In a major relief to Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah, the Election Commission on Thursday lifted its ban on his participation in Lok Sabha poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh after he assured the poll body that he would not disturb the public tranquility and law and order.

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

An alert has been sounded by the Delhi government after the water level of Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, an official said.

BJP fields ex-army chief V K Singh from Ghaziabad

BJP fields ex-army chief V K Singh from Ghaziabad

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named former Army Chief V K Singh as its Lok Sabha candidate from Ghaziabad, a seat represented by party chief Rajnath Singh earlier.

In Delhi, Rahul hard sells development, mum on ISI remark

In Delhi, Rahul hard sells development, mum on ISI remark

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Hard selling the development work carried out in Delhi in the last 15 years and United Progressive Alliance's Food Security Bill, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday reached out to migrant voters who constitute around one-third of the population.

All expenses paid: UP minister, family enjoy week-long trip to Brazil

All expenses paid: UP minister, family enjoy week-long trip to Brazil

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

In a move which could embarrass the Uttar Pradesh government, state Transport minister Durga Prasad Yadav has embarked on a week-long study tour to Brazil with family in tow.

Rushmi scores a grand double

Rushmi scores a grand double

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

The Indian ace won the singles and doubles crowns in the ITF Bhavna Swarup tournament.

Bad day for Bhambri sisters

Bad day for Bhambri sisters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

Ankita and Sana were beaten in the first round of the ITF women's tournament.

Akhilesh Yadav on why India needs a Third Front

Akhilesh Yadav on why India needs a Third Front

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Notwithstanding reluctance of some leaders of regional parties to make it public, UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is strongly in favour of a Third Front to prevent communal forces from coming to power after the Lok Sabha elections

UP cops book BJP MLA Suresh Rana for shooting off his mouth

UP cops book BJP MLA Suresh Rana for shooting off his mouth

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Kicking up a controversy, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Suresh Rana said that curfew will be imposed in Kairana, Deoband and Moradabad if he is elected again in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls next month.

3rd phase polling: Impressive voter turnout in most regions

3rd phase polling: Impressive voter turnout in most regions

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

The stage is now set for the first substantial round of polling in the Lok Sabha elections on Thursday, involving nearly 11 crore voters in 92 seats spread across 11 states, including Delhi and the national capital region and the riot-hit Muzaffarnagar.

Law and order prime responsibility of state: Rajnath on Dadri

Law and order prime responsibility of state: Rajnath on Dadri

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

"The question of law and order is directly connected with the state as it is the prime responsibility of the state... if they ask for help we can give, but the Constitution does not permit us to directly intervene in it," the home minister said.

Can give guns to 'harassed' Hindus of Dadri: Yogi Adityanath's group

Can give guns to 'harassed' Hindus of Dadri: Yogi Adityanath's group

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

A group formed by controversial Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Yogi Adityanath --known for his interest in religious conversions dubbed "ghar wapasi" -- offered all possible help "including guns" to the Hindus of Dadri's Bisada village.

Review: Shorgul could have been so much better

Review: Shorgul could have been so much better

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Shorgul had the potential to be a great movie but it's a strictly one-time watch, feels Nabilah Husain.

BSP or SP: Who will UP's Muslims vote for?

BSP or SP: Who will UP's Muslims vote for?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Muslims constitute 20% of UP's electorate. Currently, Muslim voters are divided between Akhilesh's SP and Mayawati's BSP. What will tilt the balance? Can Muslims back the winning party? Mohammad Sajjad explains the mysteries of UP's Muslim politics.

PM's jibe at Modi: Beware of those trying to 'redefine secularism'

PM's jibe at Modi: Beware of those trying to 'redefine secularism'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Observing that Hindu-Muslims ties are under "severe test" lately, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday appeared to target Narendra Modi as he asked the countrymen to be vigilant of those who work against India's secular thought by attempting to "redefine secularism".

No entry for media at Samajwadi Party's Bollywood bash

No entry for media at Samajwadi Party's Bollywood bash

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Live coverage of a cultural extravaganza in Etawah in the ancestral Saifai village of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has been prohibited by the district administration.

Image overhaul: Congress, SP field fewer Muslim candidates for UP bypolls

Image overhaul: Congress, SP field fewer Muslim candidates for UP bypolls

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party's historic Lok Sabha election success in Uttar Pradesh has influenced its two main rivals in the state, the Samajwadi Party and Congress, to field fewer Muslim candidates for the 11 assembly seats that go to the by-polls on Saturday.

So who gets to remember old wounds?

So who gets to remember old wounds?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'Muslims and Dalits must erase the way they remember their past, or carry out their their performances in private,' says Jyoti Punwani, as Maharashtra's Censor Board denies permission to a play Jai Bhim, Jai Bharat.

Will examine Rahul Gandhi's speech dispassionately: CEC

Will examine Rahul Gandhi's speech dispassionately: CEC

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath said on Tuesday that the Election Commission would "dispassionately" examine Rahul Gandhi's speech made at Indore on October 24, stating that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was in touch with victims affected by the Muzaffarnagar riots.

Onion price rise will be downfall of Dikshit: Sushma

Onion price rise will be downfall of Dikshit: Sushma

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said that the onion price rise issue was a case of "divine justice" as it would lead to the "downfall" of the Congress government which had used an earlier jump in the prices of the vegetable to oust the saffron party from power in Delhi.

Rajnath slams govt's 'deliberate attack' on V K Singh

Rajnath slams govt's 'deliberate attack' on V K Singh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Sunday came out in support of former Army chief Gen V K Singh, who is under attack over the activities of a secret spy unit set up by him, saying the government was deliberately troubling all personalities who want to join the saffron party.

Patna blasts: Cong tries to blame 'Modi's negative politics'

Patna blasts: Cong tries to blame 'Modi's negative politics'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Amid a political uproar over bomb blasts at Narendra Modi's rally venue in Patna, Congress on Monday appeared to suggest that his brand of politics was allegedly providing an opportunity to disruptive elements to engage in such activities.