News for 'Owaisi'

Hate speech row: Owaisi sent to 14-day judicial custody

Hate speech row: Owaisi sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, facing multiple cases for his alleged "hate speech", was on Wednesday remanded to 14 day judicial custody by a magistrate in Nirmal town of Adilabad district.

Congress has no right to barter Hyderabad: MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Congress has no right to barter Hyderabad: MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, a strong political stakeholder in Hyderabad, has expressed apprehensions that the central government was contemplating giving the city the status of an Union Territory while creating Telangana state and warned that the party will fight tooth and nail against any such move.

Osmania University police register case against Owaisi

Osmania University police register case against Owaisi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Close on heels of registration of two FIRs against Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi for allegedly making "hate speech" against a particular community, the Osmania University Police registered another case against him on a court directive.

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Hey Mr Owaisi, these are Muslims too!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

One teenager died in police firing last May. Another teenager is paralysed waist down. Both families have been ignored by the political establishment, including the AIMIM.

Hate speech: Police summons Owaisi for questioning

Hate speech: Police summons Owaisi for questioning

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

As part of further probe into the two cases, the MIM legislator was directed to appear before Investigation Officers of Nirmal (Rural) police in Adilabad district on January 7 and before the Nizambad II Town police on January 8.

Plea seeks FIR against Owaisi for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Plea seeks FIR against Owaisi for not saying 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

A criminal complaint was filed on Friday in a Delhi court seeking registration of an first information report against All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen President Asaduddin Owaisi for alleged offences of sedition and causing enmity between different classes.

Awaiting return of 69 Indians recruited in Russian army: Jaishankar

Awaiting return of 69 Indians recruited in Russian army: Jaishankar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

According to Jaishankar, the problem is that the Russian authorities maintain that these Indian nationals entered into contracts for services with the Russian army.

After UP, Uttarakhand implements kanwar route eatery order

After UP, Uttarakhand implements kanwar route eatery order

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

An Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson said a formal order for all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route in the state was likely to be issued soon.

Owaisi hits out at Sena, seeks action against 'Saamana' editor

Owaisi hits out at Sena, seeks action against 'Saamana' editor

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Hitting out at Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut for demanding revocation of voting rights of Muslims, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi said the Bharatiya Janata Party cannot dissociate itself from his statement and asked it to take action against him.

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Waqf bill BJP ploy to snatch Muslims' rights, will oppose: Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said his party would oppose the Centre's move to bring a bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 law governing Waqf boards, and accused the BJP of trying to snatch the rights of Muslims.

Court summons Owaisi on Feb 4 in another hate speech case

Court summons Owaisi on Feb 4 in another hate speech case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

In fresh trouble for jailed Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Member of Legislative Assembly Akbaruddin Owaisi, a local court on Thursday took cognisance of a complaint against him for his alleged 'hate speech' and issued summons directing him to appear before it on February 4.

Hate speech: Owaisi's remand extended till Feb 12

Hate speech: Owaisi's remand extended till Feb 12

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

A court in Nizamabad district of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday extended until February 12 the judicial remand of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Member of Legislative Assembly Akbaruddin Owaisi in a 'hate' speech case.

Asaduddin Owaisi granted bail, Akbaruddin in police remand

Asaduddin Owaisi granted bail, Akbaruddin in police remand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi was on Thursday granted bail in connection with a 2005 case against him for allegedly obstructing the then Medak district collector and other officials from discharging their duties.

AP police seek seven-day custody of Owaisi

AP police seek seven-day custody of Owaisi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Andhra Pradesh Police on Wednesday sought seven-day custody of MIM legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi after he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody in Adilabad district following his arrest in a "hate speech" case.

Hate speech: Owaisi's voice recorded for forensic test

Hate speech: Owaisi's voice recorded for forensic test

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The voice of jailed Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Member of Legislative Assembly Member Akbaruddin Owaisi, who is facing sedition charges for his alleged 'hate speech', was on Tuesday recorded by Andhra Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory even as a local court extended his judicial remand in the case until February 19.

Hate Speech: Police continue to grill Akbaruddin Owaisi

Hate Speech: Police continue to grill Akbaruddin Owaisi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Police questioned Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi for a second day on Sunday for his hate speech against Hindus.

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Among the keenly watched contests are those involving former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj, UP) and Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar) and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).

Why MVA Won 30 Seats In Maharashtra

Why MVA Won 30 Seats In Maharashtra

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The people preferred Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar...'

File case against Akbaruddin Owaisi for hate speech: Court

File case against Akbaruddin Owaisi for hate speech: Court

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

A local court in Hyderabad directed the police to investigate a complaint filed by a city-based businessman against Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen member of Legislative Assembly Akbaruddin Owaisi for allegedly making "hate speech" against a particular community.

Akbaruddin Owaisi booked in one more 'hate speech' case

Akbaruddin Owaisi booked in one more 'hate speech' case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, accused of sedition for his "hate speech", was on Monday booked in a similar case, police said.

Hope voice of Opposition will be allowed in LS: Rahul Gandhi

Hope voice of Opposition will be allowed in LS: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Gandhi said the Opposition wanted the House to function "often and well" and added that it was very important that cooperation happens on the basis of trust.

'Whether You Win Or Lose In War...'

'Whether You Win Or Lose In War...'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'...It is important for you to take a stand.' 'It is a sin to remain silent when the basic structure of the Constitution is being attacked.'

BJP leader tells Owaisi to leave India if he won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

BJP leader tells Owaisi to leave India if he won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Those who don't want to chant Bharat Mata Ki Jai have no right to stay in India,' BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya said.

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the Election Commission data, 30 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats went to the BJP-led coalition in the latest elections, a sharp drop compared with 39 in 2019 and lower than the tallies of 2014 (31) and 2009 (32).

Speaker to face no-trust motion before Nitish govt's floor test on Feb 12

Speaker to face no-trust motion before Nitish govt's floor test on Feb 12

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The assembly secretariat released the business agenda of the House for Monday, when the budget session will commence, with a customary address by the Governor to members of the bicameral legislature.

Revanth Reddy launches 2 of 6 Cong poll 'guarantees' in T'gana

Revanth Reddy launches 2 of 6 Cong poll 'guarantees' in T'gana

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The launch coincides with the birthday of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.

No Indian loses citizenship due to CAA: Amit Shah

No Indian loses citizenship due to CAA: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has honoured Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain refugees by giving them citizenship through Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Union home minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday and maintained there is no provision of stripping of anyone's citizenship in the new law.

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Close to half of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats are bracing for multi-cornered fight this time, making the contest way more interesting and intense than it was in the 2019 elections.

Adityanath wants Muslims to give up claim on Gyanvapi

Adityanath wants Muslims to give up claim on Gyanvapi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Amidst the controversy over the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that labelling Gyanvapi as a mosque complex will only lead to controversy and that the Muslim side should accept its 'historical mistake' and offer a solution.

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Banda chief judicial magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta appointed Garima Singh, additional chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA Court Banda) as the investigating officer in the case, the official said.

Owaisi meets Jagan in jail, urges him to back Pranab

Owaisi meets Jagan in jail, urges him to back Pranab

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

As the race for Raisina Hill heats up, All India Majlis-e Ittehadul Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi met YSR Congress Party chief Jaganmohan Reddy in Hyderabad's Chanchalguda jail, and urged him to support UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee for the coveted post of President of India.

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Telangana

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths in Telangana

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

As Telangana voters queued up to exercise their franchise in the assembly polls on Thursday, they were pleasantly surprised by finding some of the well-known actors and politicians around them.

T'gana poll: BRS names candidates; KCR to contest from 2 seats

T'gana poll: BRS names candidates; KCR to contest from 2 seats

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

According to KCR, candidates have been changed in only seven assembly constituencies.

BJP, AIMIM members clash in Meerut civic body over singing of Vande Mataram

BJP, AIMIM members clash in Meerut civic body over singing of Vande Mataram

Rediff.com27 May 2023

A clash erupted between All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen and BJP councillors of the Meerut Municipal Corporation at the oath-taking ceremony on Friday, following a disagreement over the singing of Vande Mataram to begin the event.

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Phase 4: Campaigning ends for 96 Lok Sabha seats, Andhra polls

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Campaigning for May 13 elections in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 10 states and Union territories including all seats in Andhra Pradesh, where assembly elections are also being held concurrently, and Telangana concluded on Saturday evening.

'Jungle Raj in UP: Oppn slams BJP over Atiq killing

'Jungle Raj in UP: Oppn slams BJP over Atiq killing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The Opposition on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the killing of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf Ahmad in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj district, alleging that 'jungle raj' and 'mafia raj' were prevalent under its rule.

Owaisi hate speech: Law will take its own course, says CM

Owaisi hate speech: Law will take its own course, says CM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday said law would take its own course in Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi's case wherein he was alleged to have made a 'hate speech' against a particular community at a public meeting in Adilabad district a few days ago.

Did TDP's pullout help Cong's historic Telangana sweep?

Did TDP's pullout help Cong's historic Telangana sweep?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

According to some observers, the Congress gained ground by attracting votes from Telugu Desam Party sympathisers after the TDP opted out of the race due to its own reasons.

Men found charred: 1 accused sent to police custody

Men found charred: 1 accused sent to police custody

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Members of Hindu outfits including Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held a protest in Gurugram, demanding a CBI inquiry in the case.

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 23-year-old man from Surat working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in a war zone, as per the claim made by his relatives.